deserted

Example Sentences

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In many towns, streets were deserted on Sunday as local authorities told residents to seek shelter in their homes.

From BBC

Tellingly, Arsenal's party took place with the rest of the stadium deserted after dejected Tottenham fans headed for the exits well before the final whistle.

From Barron's

And in fifth place was horror flick "Send Help" from 20th Century, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as a woman and her boss trying to survive on a deserted island after a plane crash.

From Barron's

The confidence and swagger that had so recently defined Team USA had deserted them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now I just need a reason for my hero to find a large sack on a deserted tropical island!

From Literature