empty

Example Sentences

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The Sohar LNG, which was empty when crossing, is co-owned by Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In discussing the 14th Amendment, Mr. Barnett fairly shows that the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” isn’t empty surplusage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead of digging new tunnels, certain bees reused existing ones if they were empty.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“It was a ghost town. It felt awkward for the people attending, because it was so silent and empty... We were just as in the dark about the event as the attendees were.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Gingersnipes and the soul were seated across from each other at Clare’s empty table.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman