dry spell

Example Sentences

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Aduhelm received accelerated Food and Drug Administration approval in 2021, ending a two-decade dry spell without any new Alzheimer’s treatments.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But Italy has suffered through a dry spell more recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Florida is in the midst of its worst drought in 25 years, but the dry spell actually ranked far down on the list of challenges these bedraggled growers were facing.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

For example, if the blocked area of high pressure happens to be situated over the UK, it stops rain-bearing weather systems from arriving and gives us a prolonged dry spell.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

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