sunken

Example Sentences

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The finished dessert was a cake baked to perfection, with nary a crack, dome or sunken center in sight.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

It was known that when whales die and drop to the seafloor, their sunken bodies -- called "whale falls" -- provide a source of food to deep-sea creatures.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The dwelling sits on a .29-acre lot and boasts a luxe backyard with an infinity-edge pool, a sunken fire pit area, and gorgeous views of the city.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Historic unemployment, lower quality of life and sunken morale among workers—and it won’t be without consequence.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The two steers backed away against the wall, their heads sunken, their eyes watching the bull.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway