ghost

Example Sentences

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Early Saturday, an overcast Islamabad felt like a ghost town, with almost no civilian traffic on its wide avenues.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

“Instead of a ghost town of property, these campuses could be reused for intergenerational connection and collaboration.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“It was a ghost town. It felt awkward for the people attending, because it was so silent and empty... We were just as in the dark about the event as the attendees were.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"Once again today, there is a strange atmosphere on the university campus. It's a bit like a ghost town," Jones said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He didn’t want to make the ghost stronger or louder; he wanted her to go away.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny