desert

Example Sentences

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Cars and some public transport circulated on streets that had been deserted the day before.

From Los Angeles Times

The streets of Caracas were deserted and quiet on Sunday, with many businesses closed and moderate queues at some markets and pharmacies.

From Barron's

Australia's bowlers have been relentless for much of the series, and this was a day when their accuracy finally deserted them.

From BBC

IS was territorially defeated in Syria in 2019 but still maintains a presence, particularly in the country's vast desert.

From Barron's

Last weekend, visitors walking through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and nearby areas found tall, bright sunflowers, deep pink desert sand-verbena, basket evening primrose and even elusive desert lilies, which thrilled photographers like myself.

From Los Angeles Times