Sentences with Desolate

The abandoned factory stood desolate, a symbol of the economic downturn in the area.

The economic recession had the power to desolate small businesses, leaving countless people unemployed.

The economic sanctions threatened to desolate the country's economy, leading to widespread poverty and hardship.

After the economic downturn, the desolate storefronts and abandoned businesses in the downtown district painted a grim picture of financial hardship.

The financial crisis had the power to desolate the housing market, causing a surge in foreclosures and homelessness.