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That’s the longest dry spell in the field.
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The current span between championships is the longest dry spell since the 36 years that separated 1970 and 2005.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Hood said the dry spell isn't a harbinger of an arid spring season.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
There’s a dry spell – the Globe will blame global warming.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The current span between championships is the longest dry spell since the 36 years that separated 1970 and 2005.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 3 Jan. 2026
Hood said the dry spell isn't a harbinger of an arid spring season.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 1 Jan. 2026
There’s a dry spell – the Globe will blame global warming.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Dry spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20spell. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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