drenched
Example Sentences
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On a Tokyo street corner, in the pouring rain, a swelling crowd gathered with drenched placards and sodden flags.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
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
On many songs, including “American Girls” and “Taste Back,” Mr. Styles sings the first verse or two in a murmuring low register, his voice drenched in reverb.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Since Monday, a series of storms has drenched much of California and dumped feet of snow in the Sierra.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
It was Headmaster, out of breath and drenched in sweat.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
