sunken
Example Sentences
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The remains of a sunken Hungarian cargo ship resurfaced in Croatia, while the hulks of a German river flotilla was seen in Serbia.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Ultimately, they decided the mission was too difficult and recommended the wreck be designated a cemetery—like many other sunken World War II-era ships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The San Francisco Police Department is working with the state Office of Emergency Services to locate the sunken boat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
One of the home’s more fascinating features is a sunken conversation pit lined with sumptuous sofas in the living room.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
She looked as old as Granny herself, with sunken cheeks and loose gray flesh.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
