arid region
Example Sentences
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That contrast is largely the result of human-made lakes along the Rio Grande, which have made farming possible in the arid region.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Like most of its neighbours in this arid region, the small Gulf monarchy depends heavily on imports, especially for its food supply.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
The Middle East’s abundant desalination plants, which remove salt from the Gulf’s seawater, are the key source of drinking water for millions of residents in the arid region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
Many just want to feel secure as Islamic extremists expand their range in the Sahel, the arid region south of the Sahara Desert.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
They had passed the hill-country on the second day, and were now crossing a portion of that arid region which lies to the north-west of the mountains.
From The Bushranger's Secret by Mrs. Henry Clarke
