drowning

Example Sentences

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During this period, there is an increased risk of drowning, as waves can wash people off beaches and capsize small boats.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Political experts argue that messages that seem contradictory to a candidate’s background, as well as drowning voters with incessant ads, can be jarring and off-putting to the electorate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Tens of thousands of these birds, with their 6-foot wingspans, take off and head south for the winter, their plangent trumpeting drowning out all other sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Entering the water can result in skin irritation, eye damage, stomach problems, and other serious health effects, alongside an increased risk of injury or drowning, the fire service added.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I doubted my grandmother blinked once during the news show—even when there was no more actual news to report about the drowning.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia