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 Persian Gulf’s seawater, are the key source of drinking water for millions of residents in the arid region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Often compared to polar deserts, the Atacama is considered one of the most arid regions in the world.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

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 • Dec. 28, 2025

Finally he wrapped a chain around it arid attached the other end to the back of a pickup truck.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar