submerged
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The Andalusia regional government said emergency services were submerged by more than 150 calls from people reporting the fire and that flames could be seen on a main highway passing near the village.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
More disappointing is watching a role held aloft by Witherspoon’s charisma and unsinkable pep be submerged in attitudinal gloom despite Minetree’s best efforts.
From Salon • Jul. 6, 2026
To float, people should tilt their head backwards until their ears are submerged and, crucially, not panic.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
In the locker room after Tuesday’s game, teammates sat with their feet submerged in buckets of ice and ice packs wrapped around their joints.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
It still lay there, rusty now, half submerged in water.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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