drench

Example Sentences

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Moderate to major coastal flooding could drench roads and waterfront property from Delaware to Cape Cod.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Some lights can drench a wall to illuminate several works at once; others can be set up to frame only a single painting, lending a glowing effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Ragasa is not expected to hit Taiwan directly but is set to drench the island's east coast with heavy rains.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

A storm is first expected to drench San Diego County on Monday night before an atmospheric river storm soaks the L.A. region midweek, posing a threat to burn scar areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

No matter how I drench my hair under the tap it sticks out in all directions.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt