moist
Example Sentences
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According to Svenning, these trees often have thick leaves, dense wood, and long lifespans, and they are especially common in moist tropical and subtropical forests.
From Science Daily
The air was cool and moist, and as they neared the center of town fog began to creep toward them.
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Maya-Jade’s eyes grew moist with emotion, like he had given her a gift.
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A moist, merciless heat engulfed us, and the strangling smell forced its way down my nose and throat.
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There was a beautiful, moist nut cake, and fresh cinnamon twists, and a plate of biscuits still hot from the oven.
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