dry out
Example Sentences
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Because the ground is not getting time to dry out between systems, even moderate amounts of rainfall are causing further flooding and disruption.
From BBC
I broke into a sprint, running so fast that my mouth and throat dried out from the air I was gulping.
From Literature
According to Barton, when deer munch on native plants, the plants are replaced by invasive grasses that dry out quickly and burn easily.
From Los Angeles Times
In a recent World Bank report, researchers said global water use “increased by 25 percent from 2000 to 2019, with about a third of this increase occurring in regions already drying out.”
From Los Angeles Times
Recent studies into fire mechanics have generally found that the intense heat from wildfire can quickly dry out these plants, making them susceptible to ignition from embers, flames and radiant heat.
From Los Angeles Times
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