sunken

Example Sentences

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One of their “light touch” moves included removing planters in the sunken garden area out front so more people can eventually sit out there once the planned restaurant goes in, Herzog said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

In a phone interview, police said residents of the village of Las Cuevas reported two Trinidadians were believed to be on the sunken vessel, but could not confirm the deaths.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Have you ever fallen victim to a cake with a sunken center?

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2025

Most on board were soldiers with sunken cheeks, emaciated after their years behind bars.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

“I feel sick,” Amil said in a scratchy voice, his skin dry, his eyes sunken.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani