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sunken

adjective as in depressed, hollowed; submerged

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With implausibly identical language, they testified that they had heard her speak of sunken Allied ships after a naval battle in October 1944:

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His face is sunken, but his deep blue eyes glint with dark malice.

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No attempt to learn anything about the ancient sunken ship or the way of life onboard had been made.

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One of their “light touch” moves included removing planters in the sunken garden area out front so more people can eventually sit out there once the planned restaurant goes in, Herzog said.

A new sunken firepit was installed low to complement the house.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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