run dry
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Kyiv residents have already seen their taps run dry and this, plus the ability to take away wastewater, is causing public health fears.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
A bill that would help California water agencies avoid being sued when hydrants run dry in wildfires is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Boaters are racing against the clock to beat canal closures as waterways run dry due to extreme heat.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Spending more of the money today will eat into the state’s safety net for the next time crude prices crater or the wells run dry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Her mother noticed and said in coded scolding, "Their well is going to run dry."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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