drown
Example Sentences
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There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Students debate whether artificial intelligence will drown them in slop or help them advance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Lyrics drown in the murk of excessive amplification.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The movie is well-written but haphazardly made, with some choppy editing and a soundtrack of Cheech & Chong original songs that frequently drown out the dialogue to the point of irritation.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
The sounds are just not flowing today—anybody listening to me would probably think I’m gonna drown!
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing drown
"Old World New World" and "The Log of Christopher Columbus"
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