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empty-handed

[emp-tee-han-did] / ˈɛmp tiˈhæn dɪd /




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Americans and Iranians faced each other across a conference table in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, but came away empty-handed.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Pederson isn’t alone in walking away empty-handed from the bet-on-anything markets, which cover sports, celebrities, news and more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“Marty Supreme,” which was nominated for nine awards, went home empty-handed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

“Hamnet,” another strong Oscar contender, didn’t leave empty-handed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Mrs. Yang never lets me leave empty-handed, and I never turn down food.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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