shriveled
Example Sentences
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For decades, so much water has been taken that the river seldom meets the sea in Mexico, and its delta, once filled with lush wetlands and forests, has shriveled to stretches of dry riverbed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
San Juan's once-sparkling rivers have shriveled due to drought, and residents in the rugged, western Argentine province fear that prospective mining projects in the Andes will make matters worse.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
She parted some creosote branches to reveal a shriveled shrub, just ankle-high.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
All she can point to is a garage stuffed with throw pillows, remnants of her shriveled dream to design interior spaces for affluent clients.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026
When she recognizes Ray, her shriveled face beams.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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