driest
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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July’s 6.5 millimeters of rain in England, about 0.25 inches, was the lowest since records began in 1836 and less than half the next driest July—in 1911.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
In other research, scientists found that the last quarter-century has probably been the driest in 1,200 years in Western North America, and that global warming is responsible for about 40% of the drought’s severity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The orchard is 25 years old, and this is by far the driest year they have had.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
It was the driest July in both England and Wales since records began in 1836.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
He selected the driest ones he could find, going by feel.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
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