as in dries up
to stop talking
all of a sudden the suspect just dummied up and demanded the presence of an attorney
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Geothermal and wind energy require expensive infrastructure, and hydro dries up in the summer.
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Once your agency or comms team gets that reputation, earned media dries up fast.
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Sweeping views over Hyde Park and expert soundproofing that hushes those busy London street horns.
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The top itself is an eight-layer cloth construction that satisfyingly hushes the cabin when raised.
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