barren

Example Sentences

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The terrain might look dry, dusty and seems rather barren, but it's far from that.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Understanding how this wetter world transformed into the barren landscape we see now remains a major question in planetary science.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Jerry Brown stood on brown, barren slopes of the Sierra Nevada to watch scientists measure the most meager snowpack in history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

He rewarded Arteta's faith with his first goals since his treble against Tottenham, ending a barren run that had lasted 18 games.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 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