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driest

American

[drahy-ist] / ˈdraɪ ɪst /

adjective

superlative of dry.

driest British

/ ˈdraɪɪst /

adjective

a superlative of dry

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After the hottest summer on record for the UK along with one of driest springs, droughts with hosepipe bans were declared in many regions.

From BBC

Even November, supposedly the driest month, typically sees around 5 inches, which is more than the average rainfall in any month in New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We are currently experiencing the driest autumn the country has experienced in 50 years," it added.

From Barron's

The country has received only 83% of the average rainfall for January to October, and suffered the driest spring for 132 years and the hottest summer on record.

From BBC

Scientists found that the last 25 years likely have been the driest quarter-century in 1,200 years.

From Los Angeles Times

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