drought
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The combination of storm events and widespread drought led to food shortages across the world.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In the revised IPO filing, SpaceX said “water scarcity, drought conditions, competition for local water resources, or regulatory restrictions on water use” might limit its data center plans or make them more expensive.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The fear of missing the end of a half-century title drought is even worse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
In 2024 and 2025, the Angels finished in last place, extending baseball’s longest playoff drought to 11 seasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Mosquitoes that had lain dormant through the long drought now hatched and rose from the forest floor in clouds so thick they filled our mouths and nostrils.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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