dryness

Example Sentences

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While blocking highs may not be happening more often, studies suggest that when they do occur the heat and dryness they bring are more intense than in the past.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It typically lasts up to a year, peaking around year-end, and tends to bring dryness and heat to much of Asia and wet weather to various places, including the Gulf Coast.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

That summer saw temperatures exceed 40C for the first time in parts of Britain, stretching fire services to their limits and highlighting how rising heat and dryness can rapidly escalate fire risk.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Heavy rainfall leads to high growth of grass and brush, which then becomes abundant fuel during periods of extreme dryness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

She tried to swallow away the dryness, but her tongue stuck to the roof of her mouth and made it impossible.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack