Sentences with Empty-handed

After searching for hours, they returned empty-handed from the lost-and-found department.

The shopper realized she left her wallet at home and had to leave the store empty-handed.

Despite attending the science fair with high hopes, the student left empty-handed, missing out on any awards for their project.

The scout searched the woods for firewood but came back empty-handed, struggling to find dry logs after a recent rain.

The carpenter searched for his tools but returned empty-handed, realizing he had left them at the previous job site.