sparsely

Example Sentences

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North Dakota is a sparsely populated state with hundreds of small communities where, seemingly, everyone knows everyone else.

From Los Angeles Times

The worst fires have largely been confined to sparsely populated rural areas where towns might number a few hundred people.

From Barron's

She could see hints of her own reflection in the dark tile, looking back at her from a hundred different angles, watching her from all sides in the cavernous, sparsely furnished space.

From Literature

Greenland is the world's most sparsely populated territory.

From BBC

It is also the most sparsely populated territory.

From BBC