sparse
Example Sentences
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He has portrayed the current sparse intra-party discussion related to Israel as major progress.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
Soon enough, trees everywhere were showing blotchy, mottled, yellowed leaves and suffering from twig dieback and sparse foliage.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
This would often include going into harsh, confined and sparse habitats across the globe - including in Sardinian caves, the planes of Antartica or even in the sea near Florida.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
European and U.K. economic data will be somewhat sparse as most markets are closed on Monday for the Easter holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Koffi suddenly remembered all the little moments too, the times Mama had shared her food when meals were sparse, or shared her blanket on colder nights.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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