Example Sentences

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The warmth and premature melt mean the state’s forests will dry out a month or more earlier than usual, Gleick said, which increases the risk of wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Pakistani officials warned that LNG imports will dry up by mid-April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The vegetation will dry out further as summer wears on, making it increasingly susceptible to catching fire.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

At some point, if she doesn’t have a dramatic reversal, those resources will dry up.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

“But, Artemis, the carrot sticks will dry out!”

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer