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drying out

[drahy-ing-out] / ˈdraɪ ɪŋˈaʊt /


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“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

Warmer weather is drying out vegetation earlier in the year while the atmosphere is able to draw more moisture from the ground, meaning landscapes can become flammable for longer.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

They were more resistant to drying out, which would have been crucial in the dry and unstable climate following the mass extinction.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The lake is drying out as more water from snowmelt in the mountains is diverted for use by farms and a growing population, and from drought and a warming climate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

His mouth was drying out quickly, and whenever he glanced up at the clock, it made him nervous.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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