be damp

Example Sentences

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But the five-inch deep rough will be damp, lush and brutal.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

It’s vital the concrete be damp, but not wet.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024

While a compost bin should be damp, it’s typically not moist enough for earthworms to survive.

From National Geographic • Sep. 26, 2023

“It doesn’t hurt. It’s a helpful factor because some of the soil might still be damp, but we’re still looking at elevated fire conditions for the heat wave,” Kittell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Soon there’d be damp mornings and the big spiders would come in the hedges—the ones with a white cross on their backs.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams