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sparsely

[spahrs-lee] / ˈspɑrs li /




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Highland Council said its region, which has large, sparsely populated areas, offered stargazers some of the darkest skies in Europe.

From BBC May 28, 2026

The mine is projected to lift Canadian exports by C$2.6 billion a year and support close to 2,000 jobs, while also bringing economic benefits to indigenous communities in the sparsely populated region.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

The first families from outside the islands only settled in 1969, encouraged by the government who feared losing control of the sparsely populated territory.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

That applies everywhere in California, save for three sparsely populated, rural counties — Alpine, Plumas and Sierra — which conduct their elections entirely by mail.

From Los Angeles Times May 3, 2026

The benches right at the water were all full, but one beneath a sparsely leaved young tree was empty.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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