deserted

Example Sentences

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Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.

From Barron's

Placards by a monument read "let the ferries in" and "this town is ours", however the place appears to be deserted.

From BBC

His once thriving gym is now largely deserted, bringing financial worries in its wake.

From BBC

But the tourism industry is a vital source of income on islands which are usually deserted in winter, and offering few other job prospects.

From Barron's

She spreads her arms wide, gesturing to the empty grassy lots and deserted stretch of road.

From Literature