thirsty
Example Sentences
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The company Cadiz Inc. has been trying for years to pump groundwater in the Mojave Desert and ship it to thirsty cities in California.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
Boston will remember the Tartan Army’s thirsty visit to Massachusetts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
"When they've got dementia, they forget to ask about whether they feel thirsty," said manager Shiny Mathappan.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
You don't want to wake up thirsty - but you don't want to have to take an additional trip to the bathroom in the early hours either.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
As we tied the halter ropes of the mares to the gum tree, Grandpa said, “As thirsty as I am, I think I’d walk a mile for a cool drink.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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