drenched
Example Sentences
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Shirtless and drenched in sweat on his treadmill, Lula runs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Soft pieces of bread are drenched in a buttery mixture of Dijon mustard, brown sugar and Worcestershire before being baked into a golden, shareable centerpiece.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Rothko collectors tend to pay a premium for his canvases drenched in red—much like sports car enthusiasts—or in other cheery sunset hues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
His symptoms quickly developed and he says he was "drenched in sweat and couldn't breathe".
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
It totally causes a spike in my heart rate, but since old habits apparently die very hard, despite the fact that my pillow is drenched in tears, I reply, “I’m fine!”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
