drying out
Example Sentences
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“Also, we’re in a situation where the Great Salt Lake is drying out, and we haven’t even begun to stop the decline.”
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
The cuticular hydrocarbons have another function: they form a waxy barrier that prevents the beetle from drying out.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
It helps protect ants from predators, drying out, and disease, and it provides structural support for their muscles.
From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025
The lake is drying out as more water from snowmelt in the mountains is diverted for use by farms and a growing population, and from drought and a warming climate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
Our house is still drying out after being underwater for so long.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
