washed-out

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After big storms, including Hurricane Andrew, which destroyed many camps and washed out power lines, the utility routinely made the necessary repairs and restored service, though it might take months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Last March marked the first time in three years that the event could be held outdoors after rain washed out celebrations in 2023 and 2024.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Sri Lanka are bottom of Super Eights Group 2 on zero points, below New Zealand and Pakistan on one point each after their match on Saturday was washed out.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

American Chloe Kim washed out on her final run, falling short of a historic third consecutive snowboard gold medal at the Winter Olympics on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

James and Sammy were to fish, while she and Maybeth washed out the clothes they had been wearing.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt