dry spell

Example Sentences

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Aduhelm received accelerated Food and Drug Administration approval in 2021, ending a two-decade dry spell without any new Alzheimer’s treatments.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Florida is in the midst of its worst drought in 25 years, but the dry spell actually ranked far down on the list of challenges these bedraggled growers were facing.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The weather service said conditions are likely to cool early next week but forecast a “temperature whiplash” with another warm and dry spell expected to start on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Arsenal’s quest to end a two-decade dry spell hasn’t exactly been helped by one of the most neurotic fan bases in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Could he, could he possibly, hope that the short dry spell would continue into a drawn-out drought?

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig