arid
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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
Often compared to polar deserts, the Atacama is considered one of the most arid regions in the world.
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
When I told him that I had not seen Sekou Toure when I was in Guinea, he arranged for us to return immediately to that arid land.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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