parch
Example Sentences
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It was imported from Europe, suitable wood being scarce in the parched Egyptian landscape.
The hot climate and sandy, parched soil make this an unlikely place for fruit and vegetables – or so you might think.
From BBC
She tossed her head and heaved herself through the foam, ignoring the sticks and rocks that beat against her legs, ignoring the urge to stop and fill her parched mouth.
From Literature
The first death of the season occurred on Christmas Day, after a storm dumped more than five feet of fresh snow on the previously parched resort.
From Los Angeles Times
The sight of water in the parched desert unsettles your perceptions.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
