rotted

Example Sentences

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In the wild, the larvae live in small holes that have rotted into old pine trees.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But they hit their stride with 2022’s “The Death of Peace of Mind,” which melded a Weeknd-worthy R&B falsetto with rotted, churning guitars and tasteful electronics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He alleged that the floors were rotted, there was no running water in a couple of places there should have been and the place was infested with rodents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The only thing we did was replace the upholstery because it was rotted out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

‘And when their spears have rotted and rusted, long still may their mound stand and guard the Fords of Isen!’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien