adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
an abandoned baby (= left somewhere by a mother who does not want it )
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The abandoned baby was found under a hedge.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Abandoned or stolen bikes are being sold at police auctions.
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an abused and abandoned child
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Both areas include extensive abandoned mine workings for coal and, locally, oil-shale.
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First introduced in 1989, Adopt-a-Pet aims to highlight the plight of abandoned animals and encourage more responsible pet ownership.
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Nevertheless, he felt abandoned and betrayed by the women in his life.
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She is now liable for the wasted costs of her abandoned case - more than £1,000.
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They examine abandoned nests for prey remains, dissect pellets and talk frequently to local shepherds.