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[ar-id] / ˈær ɪd /




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As Eggers jumps through time, we find Cricket working as an intern in an art gallery, an arid, lifeless space where nothing inspiring can possibly exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Using geochemical data, mineral analysis, and simulations of bioturbation, the researchers discovered repeated humid and arid climate cycles during the Late Cretaceous.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Some of the regional governments that were keen to see the law amended, including those of Mendoza and San Juan, are from arid and semi-arid areas where water is already a scarce resource, Serra says.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

“Well, sir,” said Mack, “Hazel’s all the time buyin’ these here charts arid lookin’ up lucky days and stars and stuff like that.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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