drying out
Example Sentences
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Warmer air absorbs more water, drying out vegetation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The researchers focused on the species Armadillo sordidus, a little studied isopod that typically spends its time hidden beneath rocks and damp leaf litter, where moisture helps prevent it from drying out.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Also, we’re in a situation where the Great Salt Lake is drying out, and we haven’t even begun to stop the decline.”
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026
He pointed to a study suggesting that human-caused warming has advanced the onset of the fire season by six to 46 days across most of the state, primarily by drying out vegetation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
My plan was to slow roast the chicken pieces on a wood fire, and this would keep the chicken from drying out.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
