arid
Example Sentences
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Natives actually tend to do better after several years of drought, once invasives not adapted to the arid climate die out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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
This suggests that other arid regions around the world may harbor more biodiversity than previously recognized.
From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026
Israel, an arid country, is a world leader in water management -- nearly 90 percent of its wastewater is recycled and vast seawater desalination plants provide more than 80 percent of its drinking water.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
He had brought his warmest clothing with him when they rode out of Winterfell, arid soon dis-covered that it was nowhere near warm enough.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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