dampness
Example Sentences
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“People will often attribute things they don’t understand to dampness and mold,” Mendell said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The building’s units suffer from severe dampness and moisture accumulation, including under floorboards.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
It has that common pervasive dampness along with plenty of clannish townspeople who resent these nosy Nellies poking around where they have no business.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
Sprinkle it on, let it sit for an hour to absorb oils and any dampness, then vacuum.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
I wipe my eyes with the back of my hand and then wipe the dampness off on my shorts.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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