wetted

Example Sentences

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The weather system that wetted pavement across the Seattle area on Tuesday has since pushed off and away, according to the National Weather Service.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Some leaned down, put their hands in the water and wetted their necks and hair.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

Dr. Jay has studied the body’s responses to sitting near an electric fan, wearing wetted clothing and sponging down with water.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2022

Yet, just as they would for a big game involving the Giants or Jets, the fans remained, their enthusiasm only whetted, not wetted down.

From Washington Times • Nov. 8, 2018

While he piled the stuff on to the scale, Francie blinked, adjusting her eyes to the darkness and was aware of the mossy air and the odor of wetted rags.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith