sparsely

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In the sparsely populated Kuiper Belt, these distant bodies drift with relatively few collisions, allowing fragile structures to survive.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

"This will not break us," Rowe told AFP in his sparsely furnished church office.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Unfortunately, industry executives say Superhuman is sparsely traded, with bids well below $15 a share.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

North Dakota is a sparsely populated state with hundreds of small communities where, seemingly, everyone knows everyone else.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

When Bobby, as was typical, arrived past two o’clock, the restaurant would be sparsely filled: perhaps a Danish hippie, two American tourists, and three young local girls preoccupied with what they thought was important gossip.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady