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The word desert is a noun.  Desert means (1) an arid region with little or no vegetationDesert is also a verb that means (1) leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch, (2) desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or armyDesert is also an adjective that means (1) located in a dismal or remote area; desolate.
The following articles and web pages elaborate on the word desert.
  • Joshua Tree National Park
    Located in southeastern California, 140 miles east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park includes parts of the Mohave Desert and Colorado Desert and gets its name from the spiky-tipped Joshua trees that are native to the Mohave Desert ecosystem.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/joshua_tree_national_park
  • Bar Harbor, Maine
    Bar Harbor is a picturesque small town in southeastern Maine that is located on the northeast shore of Mount Desert Island. Nearby Acadia National Park contains Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the eastern seaboard.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/bar_harbor,_maine
  • Visit El Paso - Convention and Visitors Bureau
    When Spanish Conquistadors rode along the banks of the Rio Grande in 1598, they discovered a diamond amid the Chihuahuan desert. El Paso has been luring visitors with its mystery and promise ever since. Every year, the El Paso area hosts millions of travelers during their visit to this international metroplex. Nestled at the point where West Texas, New Mexico, and Old Mexico meet, The Sun City is a good place to appreciate the blending of these cultures and heritages.
    https://www.visitelpaso.com/
The following articles provide recent desert-related news.
  • Inside the Mojave Desert train heists targeting Nike sneakers
    A string of heists targeting BNSF trains in California and Arizona resulted in the theft of $2 million worth of Nike sneakers. Trade groups say these types of crimes are happening more frequently.
    Alex Wigglesworth.  Los Angeles Times.  Sunday, 23 Feb 2025 11:00:57 GMT.
  • The Phantom Terrorists: Searching for Islamic State in Syria
    Nighttime attacks, arson, brutal murders: For many years, the Syrian desert was an incredibly dangerous place. Experts believe the last remnants of Islamic State are still there. But are they really?
    Spiegel Online.  Wednesday, 12 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100.
  • Moment civilian jet breaks sound barrier in test flight
    The XB-1 aircraft, manufactured by Boom Supersonic, underwent 11 test flights before Tuesday's over the Mojave Desert in California.
    BBC News.  Tuesday, 28 Jan 2025 23:20:14 GMT.
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