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barren

[bar-uhn] / ˈbær ən /




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In both cases, they create warm, nutrient-rich pockets in the otherwise cold and barren deep ocean.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Outwardly a barren desert island, Larak has housed a Russian-made satellite communications-jamming system guarded by Iranian naval infantry and fast-attack vessels with antiship missiles, according to Israel-based Alma Research and Education Center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The consistency with which Wales are reaching these stages is a far cry from the barren half a century which preceded Euro 2016.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Don’t trample or pick the flowers and stay on the paths because even barren ground could have seeds germinating beneath.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

We stopped at the last meager outpost hunkered before the barren sea, where Smithy and Mara could trade their yak for two camels.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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