dry spell

Example Sentences

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The sluggish IPO pace has contributed to a continued dry spell in venture capital and a backlog of older VC-backed companies that remain in venture portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

A prolonged dry spell increased the wildfire risk across parts of the country.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Big rain and snow could hit California around Christmastime, ending a long dry spell for the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

That has led to torrential rains over a short span of time, often after a prolonged dry spell – unlike in the past when monsoon showers were spread evenly over four months.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

In a Connecticut summer two weeks without rain is a dry spell and four a drought.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck