driest
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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That turbocharged vegetation growth, which then collided with some of the driest, hottest weather on record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Wisley in Surrey has been one of the driest locations in south-east England with 40 days of no rain as of 27 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The hot weather, paired with a significant lack of rainfall, will exacerbate conditions in many of the driest areas.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The driest parts of England and Wales have seen exceptionally low rainfall so far this month.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
The people said that even in the driest years nobody could ever remember a time when the spring had dried up.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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