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arid

adjective as in dry

adjective as in uninterested, spiritless

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"This unique form of symbolic expression belongs to a distinct cultural identity adapted to life in a challenging, arid environment," said Dr. Faisal Al-Jibreen, from the Heritage Commmission, Saudi Ministry of Culture.

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It’s almost the identical view, from above, but now it’s hot, brighter, arid.

Experts say wildfires occur naturally in arid savannah and believe occasional wildfires are a necessary part of keeping ecosystems healthy - provided they are managed closely.

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Much of the nation’s data center construction boom is taking place in arid states, including California, Arizona and Texas, where strains on water have been mounting amid dry conditions and rising temperatures.

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Today, Mars is a cold and arid desert.

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