be damp

Example Sentences

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But the five-inch deep rough will be damp, lush and brutal.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

While a compost bin should be damp, it’s typically not moist enough for earthworms to survive.

From National Geographic • Sep. 26, 2023

“It doesn’t hurt. It’s a helpful factor because some of the soil might still be damp, but we’re still looking at elevated fire conditions for the heat wave,” Kittell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

Inevitably, there's not enough room on that blanket, the ground is going to be damp, your food will wind up covered in dirt and/or sand.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2022

“It’ll be damp and cold down there. Everything will be dripping wet. You’d probably get soaked and come down with a bad cold or pneumonia.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls