arid
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The desert's exceptionally arid conditions have helped preserve materials that would normally deteriorate over time, including hair, bones, clothing, leather, pigments, and decorated pottery.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
The light, arid climate and mountains sloping into the sea reminded her of Lebanon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
In the occupied West Bank's arid region of Masafer Yatta, Emar made a smooth concrete floor on two caves' rough limestone ground before applying a white limewash on the brittle stone walls.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Looser rules could have a big impact in arid Western states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Well, sir,” said Mack, “Hazel’s all the time buyin’ these here charts arid lookin’ up lucky days and stars and stuff like that.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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