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barren

[bar-uhn] / ˈbær ən /




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They are also more likely to have minimal or barren outdoor spaces, less equipment and adults who restrict access to what little equipment exists, according to the legislative analysis of the California law.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Lieber chafed at the intrusion and Chakrabarti’s plan to shift Penn’s grand entrance from bustling Seventh Avenue to the comparably barren Eighth Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

His universally acclaimed “Summer of Soul” dropped in June 2021, offering deep refreshment to thirsty concertgoers marooned in a barren season for live music.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

Silverware has come late in Kane's career after barren years at Tottenham Hotspur, when even his stunning goalscoring numbers could not bring glory.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

We looked at every square inch of that barren, sterile room, Mrs. Janssen with her bad eyes and me with my good ones.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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