uninhabited

Example Sentences

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Windy weather prevented some of the planned excursions at the largely uninhabited British territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Marooned on their own de facto uninhabited island.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

A new ranger is being sought for a tiny uninhabited island in the north west Highlands.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

Although these islands are uninhabited, sovereignty over Matthew and Hunter allows New Caledonia, and therefore France, to have a large exclusive economic zone.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Was it just an accident that he was here on this uninhabited island?

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig