dry out

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The warmth and premature melt mean the state’s forests will dry out a month earlier than usual, or even more, Peter Gleick, a leading water scientist and co-founder of the Pacific Institute, told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

If conditions become drier, peat soils may dry out more frequently and for longer periods.

From Science Daily • Feb. 24, 2026

California’s week of soggy weather will continue Thursday, with forecasters up and down the state forecasting more rain and cold temperatures before a gradual dry out over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Combined with the warm weather helping to dry out the soils, this lack of rainfall pushed large parts of the country towards drought.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

If it didn’t dry out and it didn’t wash away, after a while it began to rot.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr