barren
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Shortly afterwards, the 25-year-old announced she was bringing a largely barren season to a close, in order to recharge over a longer period of time before returning in 2027.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Keith LeChien, chief technology officer of three-year-old startup Pacific Fusion, said it wouldn’t be barren for long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The earth is dry and barren - heaps of rubbish are piling up throughout the neighbourhood.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"It used to be a barren mountain, but since the area has developed, transportation has become more convenient, trade has picked up, business opportunities have emerged," local shopkeeper Shu Peihua said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Long enough to remember when this garden was nothing but a patch of barren earth,” Clare said proudly.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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