barren
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Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, tells the story of two friends who gather next to a barren tree, hoping to meet a man who never actually arrives.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Reaching the store requires a 50-mile trek from Phoenix through barren land dotted by cactuses and the occasional sign warning of blowing dust.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
This barren period includes the US Open and Open Championship and affects the major preparations of leading stars such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
In both cases, they create warm, nutrient-rich pockets in the otherwise cold and barren deep ocean.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
She stared at the barren stone floor and let out a soft screechy noise.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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