dust

Example Sentences

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On Friday, a western disturbance finally brought dust storms and rain.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“They’re all going to wait for the dust to settle before they do anything else that could be controversial or destabilizing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Delhi, where temperatures in May hit 45C for several days running, is at particular risk of becoming "a dust bowl with extreme heat load," he said.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Straight away we’re suspicious that Carney and co-screenwriter Peter McDonald stashed this story in a drawer ages ago and didn’t bother to dust it off.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

A light drizzle began outside, and the smell of rain on dust filled the room.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo