parched

Example Sentences

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Dry soils and a parched atmosphere drank up the runoff before it could flow into storage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Rust-colored mountains tower on the horizon, pale-green succulents defy the parched earth, Spanish-style shingles fill the scenery.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

It was imported from Europe, suitable wood being scarce in the parched Egyptian landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The hot climate and sandy, parched soil make this an unlikely place for fruit and vegetables – or so you might think.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

My throat is parched, and my heart pounds in my ears.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed