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empty-handed

[emp-tee-han-did] / ˈɛmp tiˈhæn dɪd /




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The near flip-of-a-coin chance of being left empty-handed on liability and medical claims, and the yearslong trend toward relatively fewer payouts, mirrors what’s happening to homeowners and their insurance coverage, the Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

I had been to Wembley before as a Toon player and I had been there before as a Toon fan, and we'd all had the same feeling of walking away empty-handed.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The VA says it’s already tested that course and came up empty-handed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, walked out of his office empty-handed.

From MarketWatch Jun. 8, 2026

A moment later, Petra ducked outside empty-handed, her cheeks burning.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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