uninhabited
adjective
un·in·hab·it·ed
ˌən-in-ˈha-bə-təd 
: not occupied or lived in by people : not inhabited
an uninhabited island/house
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Mid-range uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) can suppress, distract, saturate, and expose Russian air defenses.
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David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There's also casual Italian fare at Bottega; castaway lunches at Drift, set on the uninhabited island of Jehunuhura; and Scoops for smoothies and free ice-cream cones.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
To dispose of, pour boiling water into the bucket, freeze it, or relocate and empty the bucket in an uninhabited field.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There's also casual Italian fare at Bottega; castaway lunches at Drift, set on the uninhabited island of Jehunuhura; and Scoops for smoothies and free ice-cream cones.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Options for activities include paddleboarding and chasing Arctic swells in the fjords, sailing through sea cliffs and the uninhabited Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, and spotting whales, seals, Arctic foxes, and more wildlife.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
To dispose of, pour boiling water into the bucket, freeze it, or relocate and empty the bucket in an uninhabited field.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
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