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[ar-id] / ˈær ɪd /




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Over the previous few nights, a “pest control contractor” — a robustly bearded sharpshooter equipped with an all-terrain vehicle and powerful spotlight — had been riding through the Arid Recovery reserve, shooting cats.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Arid southwestern cities like Phoenix and Albuquerque are not expected to experience a dramatic species shift, likely due to their resilient ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

Arid land and non-forest land can also be used for construction, the regulation said, adding that usual processes including building notifications and objections will not be required during planning and land subdivision processes.

From Reuters • Feb. 24, 2023

Arid climate zones will expand northward and snow-capped mountains in more northern climes will diminish during this century, said Dr. George Zittis, who co-authored the report.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Arid then she asked me if I wanted to talk about it anymore, and I said that I didn’t.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon




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