deserted

Example Sentences

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Ali spoke of another friend who narrowly escaped death, and another who had deserted.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Rail and bus stations were largely deserted as most state institutions, schools and universities shifted to a four-day working week.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

As much of downtown L.A. continues to feel dark and deserted, local businesses want the city to steal San Francisco’s secret for firing up foot traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

He’s always believed she deserted him and his father because she was unwilling to care for a special-needs son.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

We pulled—me just pretending because every shred of strength had deserted me—and the boys in the water pushed from below until the net tipped into the boat, full of wriggling fish.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo