dampness

Example Sentences

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A letter from her medical practice stated her condition was "exacerbated by mould and dampness which present in her current accommodation".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

State law also requires landlords to make sure their properties are free of dampness and visible mold.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Sprinkle it on, let it sit for an hour to absorb oils and any dampness, then vacuum.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

The NHL placed the game at the home of the Seattle Mariners in part because of the retractable roof in case protection from the Pacific Northwest’s notorious dampness was needed.

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024

Tayo nodded, slapped at the insects mechanically and staring straight ahead, past the smothering dampness of the green jungle leaves.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko