submerge
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First, the Coens submerge us headfirst into the cold netherworld of a Minnesota winter, where criminals hope that a dusting of fresh, frosty powder will cover their tracks.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
"But they are really flat yet prone to human-caused subsidence, so sustained sea level rise could submerge them really fast."
From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025
The implication of Zandi’s research is that the national economy would submerge under the waves if either of these two gigantic state economies were to falter.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 11, 2025
The strong waves would be life-threatening conditions for swimmers and surfers, officials said, and would submerge sand berms.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
“You cannot totally submerge somebody’s vehicle in a body of water,” said Tootie in a very loud voice, “and expect that there aren’t going to be severe consequences.”
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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