deserted

Example Sentences

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Dubai’s sprawling gold market is deserted, in part because buyers from abroad no longer come, and in part because of dramatic fluctuations in gold prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

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

While the short-term bump has been great, locals are really hoping for a new lease on life for their deserted mall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Zheng looked out through the gap in the door to the deserted beach outside.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook