hollowed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Meanwhile, they overheard their parents fret that society might be forever hollowed out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A record exodus has hollowed out entire neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Fuel and raw material shortages, chronic underinvestment and nationalisations have hollowed out the local economy.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Australia’s refining sector has hollowed out in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He had a contradictory physical presence, taking up space, a decent-sized kid, but hollowed out.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel