drenched
Example Sentences
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Rothko collectors tend to pay a premium for his canvases drenched in red—much like sports car enthusiasts—or in other cheery sunset hues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital city Wellington as torrential rain and flash flooding drenched the country's North Island.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
The band, and their fans, were drenched by heavy downpours throughout the open-air show.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Lauren Kessler has written a memoir drenched in sadness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
It totally causes a spike in my heart rate, but since old habits apparently die very hard, despite the fact that my pillow is drenched in tears, I reply, “I’m fine!”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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