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dry spell

noun

  1. a prolonged period of dry weather.

  2. a period of little or no productivity or activity, low income, etc.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of dry spell1

First recorded in 1885–90
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Moss won her only acting Emmy, a drama lead prize for “Handmaid’s,” after a long dry spell that included …

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Palmer's dry spell ended with almost the last kick of the game, a penalty in the sixth minute of added time, and dispatched with confidence to end that worrying sequence stretching back to a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth on 14 January.

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A record dry spell and unusually high temperatures in March are believed to have contributed to the fires.

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Wildfire warnings have been issued at the highest level after the long dry spell with people enjoying the sun urged to be extremely cautious.

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The dry spell has been caused by the jet stream - a river of fast flowing air high up in the atmosphere - which has recently been flowing far to the north of Scotland.

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