vacant

Example Sentences

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Streets in the state capital are lined with vacant storefronts and empty office buildings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Together, they worked up the proposal for Safe Outdoor Spaces, aimed at allowing managed, secure areas for people to pitch tents in vacant lots to reduce illegal encampments.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

"Deschamps intends to play him as a number 10 during the World Cup," Laurens told BBC Sport, a position that is vacant following the international retirement of France legend Antoine Griezmann.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Downtowns across the country need to find solutions, experts warn, as dark storefronts can lead to a downward spiral, with companies hesitant to lease office space in vacant areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Nadia came from the food line carrying her tray and found no vacant seat at any of the girls' tables, so she sat next to Noah.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg