drenched
Example Sentences
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Mainly all over him as his friends and family drenched him as he made his way to the media centre after the match.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Soft pieces of bread are drenched in a buttery mixture of Dijon mustard, brown sugar and Worcestershire before being baked into a golden, shareable centerpiece.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Rothko collectors tend to pay a premium for his canvases drenched in red—much like sports car enthusiasts—or in other cheery sunset hues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
His symptoms quickly developed and he says he was "drenched in sweat and couldn't breathe".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Calvin was huffing and puffing and drenched in sweat as he struggled to haul his bulk after Alex.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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