sparse
Example Sentences
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She said there is sparse support for women like her and is taking out a student loan to pay for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Inside the sparse, upscale abode, cardboard moving boxes are still scattered across the entryway, and his shelves lack ingredients.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
While the popular girls strutted through the halls with their effortless Pinterest-inspired updos, I was applying brown eyeshadow to my scalp to disguise the sparse spots.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
His messaging during practice sessions might be sparse, but the targeted input has an impact with a player who likes to be challenged by her coaches.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Wambui s hair was now in short Iocs, which Ifemelu did not like; she thought them sparse and dull, unflattering to Wambui’s pretty face.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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