drowning

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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

Doncaster Coroner's Court heard earlier that a post-mortem examination showed "features in keeping with drowning", but the coroner stressed this conclusion was preliminary and subject to further investigations.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A steady stream of trucks trundled past, sometimes drowning out conversation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Still, Owens is currently drowning in an ocean of severe legal and professional crises.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Clare turned the teakettle over the fire, drowning the flames.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman