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drowning

ADJECTIVE
sinking
Synonyms


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Private-equity firms and venture capitalists have taken note and are now drowning his staff with as many as 500 pitches a year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

It is a process known as "noyer" which translates as "drowning" in French.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor who starred as Theo Huxtable for eight seasons on “The Cosby Show,” died on July 20, 2025, in an accidental drowning while on vacation at Playa Grande, Cahuita, Limón.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

While they escaped drowning, their dog Jack may not have been as lucky.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

A petite girl with long curly hair, drowning in a yellow T-shirt, is consulting a seerah book.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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