The forest grew sparser as we climbed higher, letting more sunlight through the canopy.

Of all the forests we surveyed, the northern stand was the sparsest.

The sparsening of the forest canopy altered the microclimate, reducing humidity and changing the understory vegetation.

He sparsedly planted trees along the hillside to preserve the natural landscape.

Recent budget cuts have begun to sparsen the city's public services, leaving some neighborhoods underserved.

When the gardener sparsens the hedge, light finally reaches the path below.

Over the years, the once-dense forest sparsened under the combined effects of drought and logging.