drought
Example Sentences
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It however, occurred in the eighth inning, and came in a loss, as the Cubs snapped their 108-year championship drought in extra innings that night in Cleveland.
From Los Angeles Times
But the talent and depth on what is likely the best U.S. women’s Olympic team in decades could help end a 20-year Olympic medal drought in women’s singles skating.
From Los Angeles Times
Scientists can use it to better understand extreme weather events such as storms, flooding and droughts, and to improve projections of how climate change may alter future weather patterns.
From Science Daily
Shiffrin meanwhile now only has Wednesday's slalom race in which to end her eight-year Olympic medal drought after only managing to place 11th.
From Barron's
Costs will likely stay elevated as consumer demand remains robust, while it takes years to rebuild American herds depleted by drought and import restrictions over a parasite.
From Barron's
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