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

It’s great spectator sport, and if you’re willing to be wetted with spray for long enough, you can see a man haul in a striped bass that measures from his shoulder to his ankle.

From Washington Post • Jul. 3, 2020

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

Amor y Tacos is famous for Ortega’s interpretation of Dodger Stadium’s infamous Doyer Dog, a full pound of crisp-skinned hot dog on an oversized bun wetted with short-rib chile, mayonnaise and mustard.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2017

She wetted her palm and smoothed the hair above my ear, then pushed the pin in so that it nicked sharply against my scalp.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan