At the bottom of the stairs, the damp air wrapped itself around our bodies.
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Worse still, cold air and damp courts take the sting out of his topspin forehand and make him vulnerable, especially against men who have lots of firepower.
Preventing this process using an iron-free, corrosion-resistant alloy barrier is particularly important in a city like Boston, where the air is damp and laden with salt water.
May and June can be chilly, and if the air is damp and there is moisture in the wickets, the experience of England's players could give them an edge which might balance the absence of any single great player in an ageing team.