empty

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At the Brant Foundation, Haring’s meteoric rise—from a graffiti artist decorating empty ad spaces in the subway in 1980 to international stardom by 1984—is recounted through some 50 objects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

Although the teeth themselves were gone, these hollow spaces remained intact and empty.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Williams, Reese and other celebrities did hold speaking events over the weekend, though the audience was mostly empty, Kerr said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The fish-hooks were empty except for one, which held the bones of a small fish, neatly nibbled clean.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver