remain bare

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

To continue to be in an uncovered or empty state.

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Examples (10)

  • The trees will remain bare until spring arrives.
  • After we removed the old wallpaper, the walls had to remain bare for a week to dry out.
  • The field will remain bare throughout the winter months.
  • The shelves in the abandoned store remain bare, gathering dust.
  • The stage must remain bare until the crew sets up the props.
  • The room didn't remain bare for long, as the new tenants moved in quickly.
  • That patch of earth has remained bare for years because the soil is so poor.
  • For a minimalist aesthetic, he decided the main wall should remain bare.
  • The canvas might remain bare for a while longer as she waits for inspiration.
  • During the shortage, their cupboards would often remain bare for days.