deserted
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Ali spoke of another friend who narrowly escaped death, and another who had deserted.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Black-clad men are seen stationed near roundabouts, zipping through deserted streets on scooters or inspecting buildings reduced to rubble.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Alberto Rodríguez, 73, limped with a cane down a deserted industrial street.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
But Price's game just deserted him in the end when just one more double would have seen him finish off an otherwise dominant display.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
With a quick glance to make sure the bridge, path, and shore were still deserted, he switched the light on again and angled it against the bank.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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