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

Those that are for-profit are struggling to turn one, given their large sunken costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 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

The little girl standing a few yards from them had dark, sunken eyes, a tangle of uncombed black hair framing her gaunt face.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray