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awash

[uh-wosh, uh-wawsh] / əˈwɒʃ, əˈwɔʃ /




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As excitement builds around the team that last won the NBA Finals in 1973, New York is awash in the Knicks' blue and orange colors.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

With the stadium awash with shirts bearing Kohli's name and iconic number 18, the former India captain delivered once again on the biggest stage.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“Her Hair” explores disability, vulnerability and the body through the use of crutches and walkers assembled into a beastly figure awash in fake pink locks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

For those who feel that the contemporary-art world is awash in the profane, Mr. Cowan’s work offers a taste of the sacred.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

By this standard there are no compelling cases of extraterrestrial visitation, despite all the claims about UFOs and ancient astronauts which sometimes make it seem that our planet is awash in uninvited guests.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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