drench

Example Sentences

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Spain has in recent years endured longer and more intense summer heatwaves, while fiercer autumn storms have drenched the country with torrential rain -- extreme weather events that scientists attribute to human-driven climate change.

From Barron's

A string of early-season storms that drenched Californians last week lifted much of the state out of drought and significantly reduced the risk of wildfires, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times

The city was drenched with rain, but hardly a drop of seawater.

From New York Times

On dreary days like this, Vincent said they usually stayed put in their Hollywood home — bingeing HBO’s “Succession” and watching their ferns and jade plants on the patio get irreparably drenched.

From Los Angeles Times

Chief is a girl power endeavor drenched in girl power lingo.

From New York Times