washed-out

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Last March marked the first time in three years that the event could be held outdoors after rain washed out celebrations in 2023 and 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

American Chloe Kim washed out on her final run, falling short of a historic third consecutive snowboard gold medal at the Winter Olympics on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

With sentiment washed out and long-term trends still intact, these international laggards may be closer to a turning point than a breakdown.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

St. Louis-based apparel and gift shop STL-Style started 2025 on a difficult footing after a weak holiday season last year, when bad weather washed out some key shopping days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Hercules diverted the courses of two rivers and made them flow through the stables in a great flood that washed out the filth in no time at all.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton