moist

Example Sentences

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Deep in Iraq's southern desert, bulldozers and earthmovers spread layers of moist clay over sand dunes as part of a broader effort to fight increasingly frequent sandstorms.

From Barron's

This ability allows Balanophora to spread quickly into the narrow ecological niche it prefers: dark, moist forest undergrowth where few other plants can survive.

From Science Daily

Jones said as she once again dabbed her moist face with the magical towel.

From Los Angeles Times

It needs to hold its own against a moist, lively interior and survive a hard sear, which means basic white isn’t going to cut it.

From Salon

When asked how to keep a Thanksgiving turkey juicy while cooking, Stewart pointed to her Turkey 101 recipe, which uses cheesecloth or parchment paper to keep the meat moist.

From Salon