desolate

Example Sentences

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Although stretches of the opposite riverbank appeared "desolate", he said, "it's a lot more developed than I thought".

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Usually, people go to a destination,” said Andriy Bratash, who captained the ship that carried Brown to the southern Pacific’s desolate center.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Streets and sidewalks that have been desolate all day are suddenly bustling with people, seemingly drawn in by the glowing light.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

The techno soundtrack of Oliver Laxe’s desolate road thriller has rattled my house for months.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

“Sena!” called Bright, reaching an arm out for me, then raising it in desolate farewell as Mr. Dovlo pushed me toward the tro-tro.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo