deserted

Example Sentences

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Surrounding areas of Bissau were more deserted, and there were few people in reopened markets, AFP journalists said.

From Barron's

The streets have been left deserted, and restaurants and businesses have shuttered their doors.

From BBC

This spiral contributed to him experiencing writer's block and the feeling that his creative gifts had deserted him.

From BBC

On Thursday evening, the beaches were virtually deserted.

From BBC

Struggling for fluidity, their goalscoring touch also seemed to have deserted them, with just one goal from open play in their past four matches - while none of England's strikers had got off the mark.

From BBC