drought
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The buzz: With a goal and an assist in the Americans’ penultimate warm-up with Senegal, Christian Pulisic broke out of a career-long scoring drought and proved himself ready for the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
At that time there were water shortages in the Caribbean, a record-breaking storm season in the central Pacific, and drought in the Horn of Africa.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The fear of missing the end of a half-century title drought is even worse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Tasha Graham, dressed head to toe in Knicks clothing, is the embodiment of New York's passion for its basketball team battling to win the NBA Finals and end a five-decade drought.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Once, ants seeking water and crumbs enter during a time of drought.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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