deserted

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Dubai’s sprawling gold market is deserted, in part because buyers from abroad no longer come, and in part because of dramatic fluctuations in gold prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Ali spoke of another friend who narrowly escaped death, and another who had deserted.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Rail and bus stations were largely deserted as most state institutions, schools and universities shifted to a four-day working week.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Alberto Rodríguez, 73, limped with a cane down a deserted industrial street.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

On New Year’s Eve the parlor was deserted, for the two younger girls played dressing maids and the two elder were absorbed in the all-important business of ‘getting ready for the party’.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott