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During their long walks the females are dots on the map, slowly moving across a landscape of dry washes and desert vegetation.
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Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
These fast-forming, high-intensity storms frequently lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas or dry washes.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Another hair health tip is to dry wash your hair, which is a method for refreshing it between actual cleanses.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 3 Feb. 2026
These fast-forming, high-intensity storms frequently lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying areas or dry washes.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Topography also plays a role, as steep canyons, mountains and dry washes are susceptible to floods.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Another hair health tip is to dry wash your hair, which is a method for refreshing it between actual cleanses.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Dry wash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20wash. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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