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

Residents who have remained in Antakya will vote at schools serving as polling stations in deserted neighborhoods, Parlakyildiz said.

From Seattle Times

Streets were mostly deserted except for people queuing at groceries and bakeries.

From Reuters

The streets near her home, usually clogged with people and traffic, were deserted, she said.

From New York Times

The Kraken would add to that lead just 1:49 into the final frame, with Gourde taking a Tanev pass and easily firing the puck into a deserted left side of Oettinger’s net.

From Seattle Times