washed-out

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After big storms, including Hurricane Andrew, which destroyed many camps and washed out power lines, the utility routinely made the necessary repairs and restored service, though it might take months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I was absolutely washed out, which happened sometimes after big games like that - you just feel drained at full-time.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

Unamuno's first thoughts were that La Guaira was experiencing another natural disaster, 26 years ago after a landslide of biblical proportions swept away 10,000 people, many of them washed out to sea.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

I saw that it wasn’t any use, so I held still while she got hot water and washed out the cut.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson