sparse
Example Sentences
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And what the photos ultimately show has been school-play-level infrastructure and comically sparse attendance.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
The unemployment rate is remarkably low and layoffs are also sparse, but Americans are as worried as ever about losing their jobs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
His messaging can sometimes be sparse, but the targeted input has an impact with a player who likes to be challenged by her coaches.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Explosive drones were within range, but incidents in the city were still sparse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Even his scruffy whiskers were sparse on his face.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
Vocabulary lists containing sparse
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Where the Red Fern Grows
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