dryness

Example Sentences

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Some forecasters are predicting that Northern California will see an above-normal incidence of significant fires due to the dryness of the vegetation, but the picture for Southern California is less clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Nonetheless, a sustained period of dryness can still cause damage to California’s agricultural industry and elevate the risk of wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The FDA has approved multiple HRTs to treat hot flashes, vaginal dryness and discomfort, and to prevent bone loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Check the dryness of the soil before topping them up.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

There was that beginning of a feeling of dryness in the nose that meant the day would be hot later on.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway