dry spell

Example Sentences

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This warm and dry spell was driven by a combination of factors.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“If we were to transition into a dry spell, it does not take very long for those green and brown grasses to dry out completely.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

A prolonged dry spell increased the wildfire risk across parts of the country.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

By winning it for McLaren, he also ended a 17-year dry spell for one of the sport’s most storied teams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

They needed to know the progress of the seasons and what warning signs preceded a thunderstorm or a dry spell.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari