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sunken

[suhng-kuhn] / ˈsʌŋ kən /
ADJECTIVE
depressed, hollowed; submerged
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In a way, this revised meaning reflects the journey of the flamingos’ plastic avatar, which is perhaps another reason why the Sunken Gardens photo struck such a chord.

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2022

That was the tweet from Sunken Gardens, a botanic attraction in St. Petersburg, Florida.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2022

Sunken warships poke out from port waters on the Serbia-Romania border.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

There is a call to open the Sunken City to the public in a naturally restored state.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2021

One hundred and fifty yards from the "Sunken Road"—at the foot of "Maryes Heights".

From On the Trail of Deserters A Phenomenal Capture by Carter, Captain Robert Goldthwaite




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