deserted
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Health officials covered in protective gear are seen disembarking the ship and plush lounges, usually a place for relaxation or late-night revelry, sit deserted.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The reason why it is deserted cuts to the heart of cost-of-living pressures facing the UK in 2026.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“Office workers from outside the area and business travelers are no longer coming,” he said, speaking near a largely deserted avenue watched by a lone gun-toting guard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
"We will wait and see if they will renew the truce," Farran said from her deserted neighbourhood, where several houses lie in ruins.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Jones said that to cross the river they needed a dark night, smooth water, and deserted riverbanks.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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