washout

Example Sentences

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Stocks may stage a tepid recovery from Tuesday’s Greenland-inspired washout, but anxiety remains high as President Trump arrives in Davos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

The stock market is likely “closer to the bottom,” after Thursday’s washout, and investors should buy the dip, says Wall Street’s prescient and biggest bull, Tom Lee.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

Seven-time champions Australia won six of their seven league matches to underline why they are the team to beat in the 50-over tournament, the other game being a washout.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

Broad took his 600th Test wicket at Old Trafford but the washout, which ended the chance of winning the urn, was "the worst feeling in sport".

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

I heard the cry again and I could tell that it was coming from down in the washout.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls