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drought

[drout] / draʊt /


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State officials say the one-time funds were tied to the state’s drought response and have now been used up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But mining consumes enormous amounts of water, making it subject to the effects of global warming and drought.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He added: "Extreme weather events are becoming more common across Scotland, and we know that communities in the Cairngorms have felt this acutely in recent years, with floods, drought and wildfires."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Huskers’ drought was the longest among power-conference schools, spanning all 87 years of the tournament’s existence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

In spite of drought, it holds out its arms with hope and waits for rain.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads