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drought

[drout] / draʊt /


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Drought in key regions may have sparked instability that rippled outward, creating a chain reaction across the entire civilization.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Drought conditions across the nation’s growing regions are adding to the stresses facing U.S. farmers and raising concerns they could drive food prices even higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Drought and forest fires can be major problems here.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Drought Monitor website, no part of California is currently experiencing drought conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Or if you were born during a dry period, you could be named Drought.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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