be damp
Example Sentences
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But the five-inch deep rough will be damp, lush and brutal.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025
It’s vital the concrete be damp, but not wet.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024
While a compost bin should be damp, it’s typically not moist enough for earthworms to survive.
From National Geographic • Sep. 26, 2023
The ground should still be damp but not saturated, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2023
February in Salinas is likely to be damp and cold and full of miseries.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
