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dry

Definition for dry

adjective as in dull, uninteresting

adjective as in sarcastic, sharp-tongued

verb as in take moisture out of

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Almost before the ink was dry on Thomas’ opinion, conservative and religious activists began their counterattack on Obergefell.

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After the storm passes, the weekend is expected to be dry and cool, with highs in the 60s and low 70s — a bit below normal for the first time this year.

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To crank up production, both of Philly Shipyard’s dry docks will be used for new builds, rather than reserving one for final outfitting and commissioning.

"They tried everything to upset us. A hot dressing room, a dry pitch and the bus had to park a mile away," he said.

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On Sunday, in a dry race, Verstappen finished third after starting from the pit lane.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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