rotted

Example Sentences

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"We're able to intercept food that would have otherwise rotted in fields or not be used and make it have a social impact."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

He alleged that the floors were rotted, there was no running water in a couple of places there should have been and the place was infested with rodents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The only thing we did was replace the upholstery because it was rotted out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The short answer is that its institutions rotted from within.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Nhamo broke open a rotted log with the panga and used the soft, dry wood inside to start a fire.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer