flooded

Example Sentences

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For decades, China flooded the continent with loans, largely to finance Chinese-built ports, airports, railroads and other infrastructure projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Waymo said that it’s pausing its robotaxi services on freeways in the U.S. as it updates its software to improve performance around construction zones and flooded roads.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A sea of claret and blue flooded Birmingham as thousands of Aston Villa fans welcomed home the team as heroes after their Europa League cup triumph.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

That’s the song that flooded my house when my children were teenagers, and it will likely haunt them all their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Upon being interviewed for this story,Old Johnny Mercer said, “Noah, schmoa! This grove flooded when I was a boy of eight—I remember it well!”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles