drenched
Example Sentences
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As my mum and I walked, talking and eating tacos and fruit drenched in chilli and lime from street vendors, we felt immense pride in being Mexican.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 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
By late morning, the fire was under control and the damage was limited to the roof, windows and the walls drenched with water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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
With each step that he took his burden grew heavier, and his breath became slow and harsh, and, of a sudden, cold sweat stood out on his brow and drenched his back.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
