driest
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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“Why do we need a nine gigawatt data center in one of the driest states in the nation that’s in a severe drought,” Caroline Gleich, an environmentalist and professional skier, asked.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
Which doesn’t keep him from being the driest wag in the cul-de-sac.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Rainfall was 24% lower last year as the country experienced one of its driest starts to the year, even though the winter saw heavy rain.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
There were extremely wet winters in 2022 and 2023, followed by one of the driest periods on record in the fall and winter of 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Turning down the lane, the jockey weaved back and forth, sweeping his flashlight beam from side to side, hunting for the driest, hardest path.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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