sunken
Example Sentences
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The San Francisco Police Department is working with the state Office of Emergency Services to locate the sunken boat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Nearby, 65-year-old Juana Alfonzo still moves around her home, even though the floor is sunken and cracked, and the columns show visible damage.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Upon entering the dwelling, guests are greeted with classic Hamptons charm and modern luxury, offering vaulted ceilings, five fireplaces, a sunken living room, formal dining room, and an expansive chef’s kitchen designed for entertaining.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
The finished dessert was a cake baked to perfection, with nary a crack, dome or sunken center in sight.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
The wheelhouses of sunken fishingboats standing out of the gray chop.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
