drown
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"They did not drown," he said, indicating that the two most likely died from "suffocation, as unfortunately often happens".
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Lyrics drown in the murk of excessive amplification.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Boyle said if someone was to drown in the lake it would "be my fault, even if we've taken every measure".
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Nevertheless: “Once more you drown one of your own in the inky depths of democracy,” Cumming intones after Funches poignantly exits.
From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026
“My apologies,” Dobrynya called, loud enough to drown out Sigurd’s curses.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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