parched
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Most of the rain that does eventually fall will be absorbed by the parched ground before it can replenish rivers, exacerbating the problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Delivering droplets onto the parched crops requires meticulous preparation to identify suitable clouds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He arranged the private screening to symbolically request Robert De Niro’s blessing to play the dangerously charismatic Max Cady, an ex-con parched for revenge against those who had a hand in his imprisonment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Photos from across the country have captured some of the dry conditions - including receding rivers, parched parks and sportspeople trying to play on.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Stella carefully held a dipperful to her mother's parched lips, again and again, until Mama fell asleep.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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