arid
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Meanwhile, the U.S. has a water problem: About 60% of the country is enduring drought conditions, including Luján’s arid New Mexico and Britt’s farm-heavy Alabama.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Southern Californians traveling the arid stretches of the I-15 would see Primm pop up.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
"And a large part of our country, especially the regions that were keen to see this law amended, are arid and semi-arid areas, where water is a scarce resource," Rossi Serra added.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Like most of its neighbours in this arid region, the small Gulf monarchy depends heavily on imports, especially for its food supply.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
“Of course the next one, arid kindly don’t raise your voice like that. What’s Jim Bowie going to do with only one sock?”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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