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
Warmer weather is drying out vegetation earlier in the year while the atmosphere is able to draw more moisture from the ground, meaning landscapes can become flammable for longer.
From BBC • May 6, 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
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
The summer heat was drying out the land, and beyond us stretched empty fields turning from green to golden.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
