drench

Example Sentences

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Since Monday, a series of storms has drenched much of California and dumped feet of snow in the Sierra.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though they’d ridden slowly, Jonah was still drenched with sweat.

From Literature

Californians looking to resume their weekly commute Tuesday awoke to see several major roads closed after heavy rains drenched much the state Monday — with the expected precipitation far from over.

From Los Angeles Times

Except I’m drenched in sweat, gasping for breath, and my face is probably red and splotchy.

From Literature

A fast moving storm drenched Los Angeles overnight and triggered a flash flood warning in a local burn scar Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times