arid
Example Sentences
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Few sports topics are as reliably ponderous, full of arid data, self-importance and opinions that only make sense to the voters holding them.
Deep fear has long pervaded the arid savannah plains and highlands of north-western Nigeria - even before the US air strikes on the Islamist militants who have made this area their base on Christmas night.
From BBC
Iran, a largely arid country, has for years suffered chronic dry spells and heat waves, which are expected to worsen with climate change.
From Barron's
He has turned the tiny, arid former French colony of around one million people into a reliable international military and maritime hub for both the United States and China.
From Barron's
Like Iran, Israel had an arid climate and a fast-growing population.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
