emptied
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It seems these days that almost everyone there has seen or felt the aftermath of an immigration raid: cars with shattered windows left idling and businesses emptied of their usual employees and patrons.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
At a hastily emptied compound 60 miles southwest of Chrey Thom, abandoned suitcases and clothes littered the corridors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
However, it was emptied by the Hafren Dyfrdwy water company, which said it was carrying out essential safety improvements.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
The virtual staff room emptied not because people stopped liking each other, but because there was no staff left.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026
Cruz emptied it, and Barry filled it up again.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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