drenched

Example Sentences

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As designed by David Rockwell, it’s sumptuously drenched in Art Deco, a pristinely elegant background in amusing contrast to the farcically inelegant events that take place in it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

He describes it as "madness" that sunshine drenched southern Italy doesn't put up more solar panels, for example.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Californians looking to resume their weekly commute Tuesday awoke to see several major roads closed after heavy rains drenched much the state Monday — with the expected precipitation far from over.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

When rain fell days later, they were drenched.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Many of those who had managed to escape the flood were drenched and shivering, which made the fires that came next almost welcome.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland