drenching

Example Sentences

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Then came drenching storms, followed by the maddening doldrums.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The most powerful Christmas storm in years slammed into Southern California on Wednesday, closing roads, flooding streets and drenching last-minute holiday shoppers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Flooding struck the popular holiday island of Ibiza on Saturday for the second time in two weeks as the storm moved east and north into the Mediterranean after drenching southeastern Spain.

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

"We lived through hell," says 29-year-old Mervin Yamarte as he steps into his mother's home, wiping away the tears and sweat drenching his face.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

The boat rocked in place, waves splashing over the sides and drenching them both.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook