drenched
Example Sentences
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The landscape is drenched in civil rights history.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Mainly all over him as his friends and family drenched him as he made his way to the media centre after the match.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Soft pieces of bread are drenched in a buttery mixture of Dijon mustard, brown sugar and Worcestershire before being baked into a golden, shareable centerpiece.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
By late morning, the fire was under control and the damage was limited to the roof, windows and the walls drenched with water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
It was Headmaster, out of breath and drenched in sweat.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
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