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barren

[bar-uhn] / ˈbær ən /




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The city is sick, as evidenced in photos of barren studio lots, burning trees and the boarded-up Cinerama Dome.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

"It used to be a barren mountain, but since the area has developed, transportation has become more convenient, trade has picked up, business opportunities have emerged," local shopkeeper Shu Peihua said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

The designer Maruti Evans illustrates the contrast effectively, the icy marble and barren trees of Sicilia transformed into a riot of colorful flora.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

"The hot spots are just barren areas of nothing except 12 inches of ash."

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Dusk was falling, and ahead of me was another barren, dusty road going off to the right.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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