We walked through the deserted market at dusk, feeling the echo of footsteps that had long since vanished.

The captain refused to pardon the deserters who had fled the battlefield.

The army faced numerous desertions during the harsh winter campaign, weakening its front lines.

The museum transported a desertful of sand to recreate the ancient dunes in the exhibit.

Many deemed her desertful of forgiveness after she atoned for her mistakes.

The desertness of the old manor made even the bravest visitors speak in whispers.

The researchers studied the desertic landscape to understand how plants adapt to extreme dryness.

The artist stored desertfuls of colored sand in labeled jars to recreate the shifting tones of the dunes.

After years of evading responsibility, the corrupt official finally received his just deserts when the evidence led to his conviction.

Migratory birds rely on the sparse vegetation of semi-deserts during their long journeys.