soaked

Example Sentences

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Soaked, sweating fiercely and a bit embarrassed by all the attention, Stinson thanked firefighter Jason Trevino, Capt. Chris Stevens and the others who delivered him back to solid ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2023

Soaked in nontoxic chemicals, the compresses are used to remove pollutants and kill the moss, algae and lichens that can form on the marble because of constant exposure to the elements.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2022

Soaked fans huddled under large umbrellas on muddy banks as they waited for the worst of the rain to pass.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2021

Soaked in sweat but giddy, I took a break from sorting out storage bins and dorm décor to sit on the floor and get to know my three new roommates.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2020

Soaked in sweat, keeping a reverent distance from the owners of the house, he spent several weeks shut up in the parlor with a dedication much like that of Aureliano in his silverwork.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez