uninhabited
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The seabirds, synonymous with Rathlin Island off County Antrim, are not indigenous to the uninhabited Lighthouse Island, so no population existed there until an introduction scheme was launched around 2013.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Cape Verde was uninhabited until the 15th century before Portuguese settlers arrived.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Supporters of the parking lot say the land is currently uninhabited and requires consistent police presence to deter criminal activities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
The negotiations for redevelopment of the uninhabited island of Sazan -- once a secret communist military base and currently held by Albania's defence department -- are still ongoing.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
The City looks as uninhabited as a small town.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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