sunken

Example Sentences

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Historic unemployment, lower quality of life and sunken morale among workers—and it won’t be without consequence.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

A newspaper article, with photographs, led to scrutiny from an enforcement officer of Vermont’s environmental-conservation department, which was concerned about the impact of the sunken enclosure on stream flow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

In a phone interview, police said residents of the village of Las Cuevas reported two Trinidadians were believed to be on the sunken vessel, but could not confirm the deaths.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

His face was broader and flatter, with sunken eyes and tusks the size of bananas protruding from his mouth.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull