dry
adjective
free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet.
Example Sentences
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“Everybody is trying to raise money for their build-outs before the liquidity dries up,” said Ben Connard, chief investment officer of Carnegie Investment Counsel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
"When the water is drained, the peat dries and becomes flammable."
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Dog treats, favourite foods, washes and blow dries at home, endless love and attention.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
High pressure causes colder air to sink in the atmosphere, where it compresses, warms up and dries out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“I think my captors fear my meager magic, dear. Iron dries out one’s magical wellspring, in a manner of speaking. By forcing me to wear these boots, they have made me quite powerless.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
