dryness

Example Sentences

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Three years later, the York fire scorched more than 145 square miles amid unprecedented heat and near-record dryness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

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

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

On Rapa Nui, these waxes appear to reflect local rainfall and dryness more clearly than other indicators.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Cole knelt on the slippery rocks and drank until the chalky dryness left his mouth.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen