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arid

[ar-id] / ˈær ɪd /




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Some of the regional governments that were keen to see the law amended, including those of Mendoza and San Juan, are from arid and semi-arid areas where water is already a scarce resource, Serra says.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

These ideas risk becoming arid, and there are certainly times when Mr. Lerner overexplains them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Natives actually tend to do better after several years of drought, once invasives not adapted to the arid climate die out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Like most of its neighbours in this arid region, the small Gulf monarchy depends heavily on imports, especially for its food supply.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

He touched his nose again arid decided that he probably shouldn’t try to push it back into place.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt




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