sunken
Example Sentences
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The space came with a sunken bath tub, ornate ceilings and its own pool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Upon entering the home, 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 ● Aug. 4, 2026
The remains of a sunken Hungarian cargo ship resurfaced in Croatia, while the hulks of a German river flotilla was seen in Serbia.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 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
She had small piggy eyes, a sunken mouth, and one of those white flabby faces that looked exactly as though it had been boiled.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
