dry out
Example Sentences
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"Foundations are sometimes built on peat bogs: if these dry out, they shrink, and cracks can appear in buildings," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Persistent areas of high pressure have allowed heat to build underneath them, and the lack of rain has allowed the ground to dry out.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Just don’t keep it on the grill as long as you would an all-beef burger so the mushrooms don’t dry out.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
The persistent heat will dry out vegetation and increase the chance of fires in grass-dominated areas that greened up after the plentiful rains this winter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
“Here—it beats a hard floor. Use one of my blankets tonight. Tomorrow we’ll dry out your sleeping bag.”
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
