drenched
Example Sentences
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Rothko collectors tend to pay a premium for his canvases drenched in red—much like sports car enthusiasts—or in other cheery sunset hues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
His symptoms quickly developed and he says he was "drenched in sweat and couldn't breathe".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Lauren Kessler has written a memoir drenched in sadness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
“We might be drenched and lost and heading for the worst rapids you ever saw, but at least we’re going in the right direction, don’t you think, Tiller?”
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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