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

Rourke 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. 6, 2026

Her contorted expression is rotted by anguish, as though life’s unbearable burdens have laid waste to their latest victim.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The wood of the doorframe is all rotted, so it only takes a few blows from Courtney’s boulder-shoulder to get the door open.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone