waterlogged

Example Sentences

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His repeated attempts to flex expensive restaurant bills and hardman tough talk land like a waterlogged handkerchief after he’s spent song after song cataloging all the specific ways we’ve all hurt his feelings.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The land, situated on the Somerset Levels and Moors, is one of the few areas in the UK that still holds deep lowland peat - which are waterlogged wetland ecosystems.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

"Flooding complicates repairs because the fields are waterlogged and some roads are blocked," Enedis crisis director Herve Champenois said at a press briefing Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Vindolanda is well known among archaeologists for its exceptional preservation of organic materials, thanks to the site's waterlogged soil.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

Fred and Petunia escorted Buster through the waterlogged kennel and into the lobby.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein