deserted
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Skies over Le Porge turned orange as smoke rose from charred and crackling pine trees, while helicopters made repeated runs over deserted neighbourhoods.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Streets were largely deserted in Taiwan's port city of Keelung, which is expected to be one of the hardest hit areas on the island, as Bavi whipped up strong winds and dumped heavy rain.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Let’s not even talk about the “three-hour tour” that left Gilligan and friends stranded on a deserted island for 98 episodes, or how Jack Dawson’s voyage ended aboard 1997’s “Titanic.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The streets were deserted save for between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., the only break in the curfew.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
When they arrived at the arena, it looked deserted: no concert or game or circus happening today.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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