leave dry

Example Sentences

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Willard said as he faced down poor water supply he had to decide which crops to keep growing and which to leave dry across his 300 or so acres.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Young people who once may have taken over family concerns are now looking elsewhere as their parents leave dry dirt unplanted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2021

Four new picture books leave dry land behind to reflect on the rewards and perils of friendship, empathy, courage and more.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2017

His father was drowned and if he followed his inclination the orphaned lad would never leave dry ground.

From Dorothy's Travels by Schneider, S.

There was but one unpardonable breach of etiquette—to fail to leave dry kindlings.

From The Spoilers by Beach, Rex Ellingwood