drenched
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As designed by David Rockwell, it’s sumptuously drenched in Art Deco, a pristinely elegant background in amusing contrast to the farcically inelegant events that take place in it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The band, and their fans, were drenched by heavy downpours throughout the open-air show.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Lauren Kessler has written a memoir drenched in sadness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Darla slid a plate of fries drenched in gravy in front of Jonas Apple, watching with satisfaction as he popped a fry into his mouth.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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