be damp

Example Sentences

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It’s vital the concrete be damp, but not wet.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024

Christmas Day is set to be damp for much of the UK, with heavy rain possible in Wales.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

While a compost bin should be damp, it’s typically not moist enough for earthworms to survive.

From National Geographic • Sep. 26, 2023

Inevitably, there's not enough room on that blanket, the ground is going to be damp, your food will wind up covered in dirt and/or sand.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2022

It may be damp and lopsided, but there’s probably not a more comfortable hiding place in all of Amsterdam.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank