driest
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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Laura Dern, who played Dr. Ellie Sattler opposite Neill’s Dr. Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park,” wrote, Neill “showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness and love always with the driest of wit.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
"This was the fifth-driest June for India since 1901, and the driest in 12 years," IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
“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
“Your charm overwhelms me,” I say in my driest voice.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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