flooded

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The fired-up hosts flooded into the England 22m in the opening two minutes, with forwards Axelle Berthoumieu and Madoussou Fall Raclot trampling over white shirts.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

A pivotal moment early in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” arrives when Harry’s suburban house is swarmed and flooded with letters of acceptance for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Chinese cars have flooded Europe, creating some anxiety for U.S. car makers.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The shale-drilling boom that began two decades ago not only flooded U.S. markets with oil and gas, it transformed the country into the world’s largest energy exporter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Light flooded the hall, like it was right beneath the tiles, waiting to burst out.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova