blistery
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of blistery
Example Sentences
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Yet local and national governments seem entirely unconcerned about the precious need for available potable water, even as those struck by blistery conditions need it more than ever.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2023
Most monkeypox cases are mild, with initial symptoms including a high fever, swollen lymph nodes and a blistery, chickenpox-like rash or lesions.
From BBC • Jul. 26, 2022
Its bagel is a classic profile — blistery, crackly and chewy.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2022
They sat on a bench beside another Guatemalan, Samuel Alexander, 28, who rested his swollen, blistery right foot on his shoe.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2020
To make things worse, the air was hot and blistery, burning our cheeks as we drove on.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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