drown
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"They did not drown," he said, indicating that the two most likely died from "suffocation, as unfortunately often happens".
From Barron's • May 3, 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
GPS—short for Global Positioning System—has long had dead spots, but its reliability has been further eroded by the emergence of cheap handheld devices that can drown out the satellite signals upon which it relies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
As I headed home, the hum of Lankershim and the neon blur of bars couldn’t drown out the quiet, unmistakable voice inside me whispering, “I think I just met my future husband.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
If we stayed down here, we would drown together.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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