be damp

Example Sentences

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It’s vital the concrete be damp, but not wet.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 2024

Christmas Day is set to be damp for much of the UK, with heavy rain possible in Wales.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

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

“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