dryness

Example Sentences

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That summer saw temperatures exceed 40C for the first time in parts of Britain, stretching fire services to their limits and highlighting how rising heat and dryness can rapidly escalate fire risk.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Heavy rainfall leads to high growth of grass and brush, which then becomes abundant fuel during periods of extreme dryness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

During this time, peat soils reached extreme dryness and woody shrubs became more widespread.

From Science Daily • Jan. 14, 2026

Infection, severe bruising, asymmetry, dryness, prolonged swelling or difficulty closing eyes completely are all possible, says Tsai—and not everyone is a good candidate, despite what your feed might suggest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

I swallowed against the sudden dryness in my throat.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss