sparse

Example Sentences

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These are low-surface-brightness galaxies, systems so faint they are difficult to detect and so sparse in stars that dark matter makes up most of their mass.

From Science Daily

No matter if a player is sparse or feature-packed, the simple act of playing a cassette creates a sense of calm and focus for him.

From Los Angeles Times

Details of the deal remain sparse, limited to a joint statement and a White House factsheet, but New Delhi says an interim pact should be finalised by the end of March.

From Barron's

The island’s mineral riches, for example, have been difficult to tap because few investors are willing to pay the price given the territory’s sparse infrastructure, hostile climate and regulatory hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal

I stare at our sparse surroundings and try to imagine an even smaller city outside this one, but logic doesn’t add up.

From Literature