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sunken

[suhng-kuhn] / ˈsʌŋ kən /
ADJECTIVE
depressed, hollowed; submerged
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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

The San Francisco Police Department is working with the state Office of Emergency Services to locate the sunken boat.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Nearby, 65-year-old Juana Alfonzo still moves around her home, even though the floor is sunken and cracked, and the columns show visible damage.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

The dwelling sits on a .29-acre lot and boasts a luxe backyard with an infinity-edge pool, a sunken fire pit area, and gorgeous views of the city.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

She looked as old as Granny herself, with sunken cheeks and loose gray flesh.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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