sparsely
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These differences made sense given that the environment they live in has much smaller, more sparsely distributed prey than other leopard habitats.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
A day later Pulisic walked across a stage overlooking the East River to cheers during a sparsely attended rally in which the U.S. roster for this summer’s World Cup was announced.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
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
He hated it, as he hated the Texas plains, the Nevada desert; spaces horizontal and sparsely inhabited had always induced in him a depression accompanied by agoraphobic sensations.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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