sparsely

Example Sentences

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The western desert region of Iraq is vast and sparsely populated, making it an ideal location for temporary outposts, Knights said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

In the sparsely populated Kuiper Belt, these distant bodies drift with relatively few collisions, allowing fragile structures to survive.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

In turn, that has helped create and sustain service-sector businesses and jobs too, especially to a previously sparsely populated city centre.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Amdjarass, which is home to several nomadic peoples, is located in far northeast of Chad, a vast, sparsely populated region renowned for its dramatic rock formations and desert landscapes.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The Dugout was sparsely furnished—booth benches with backs on them along the walls, and support pilings scattered throughout the room that cut into the dancing space.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam