The dry spell in 2005 came even as spending on research by the industry reached a new high, passing $38 billion.

He then had a dry spell but made a comeback in the late 1960's.

During that rather dry spell, there was a long period between partners.

But close was not enough to end the team's dry spell.

Actually, you may have to plant your seeds in the middle of a hot, dry spell.

When rain came like this after a long dry spell, there was only one place to be.

The economy could be in for a long dry spell.

And the winning felt good after the long dry spell.

And when she woke up the next morning, the long, hot, dry spell had come to an end.

The 1978-1979 rainy season was the start of a dry spell.