washed

Example Sentences

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“Its Japanese meaning is closer to the state of a river rock that has been washed over and tumbled thousands of times, so that it’s both distinct, and a meaningful part of its environment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

When I saw the headlines that flames were ravaging Santa Rosa Island, sadness washed over me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The pull of documenting another city washed in pastels and marked by deep grooves of history led him to Salvador, the capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"I've already heard of Ebola and it's a disease that scares me a lot," Mapenzi said as she washed her laundry in a basin on the ground.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

If someone showed particular interest in a piece and I needed to move on to another guest, I’d send them over to talk to Mr. Lew—and Ba, once he joined us freshly washed and groomed.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu