waterlogged

Example Sentences

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His repeated attempts to flex expensive restaurant bills and hardman tough talk land like a waterlogged handkerchief after he’s spent song after song cataloging all the specific ways we’ve all hurt his feelings.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

"Flooding complicates repairs because the fields are waterlogged and some roads are blocked," Enedis crisis director Herve Champenois said at a press briefing Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Vindolanda is well known among archaeologists for its exceptional preservation of organic materials, thanks to the site's waterlogged soil.

From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025

A light oil sheen, a sprained ankle and waterlogged cargo were among the damage reported when approximately 75 cargo containers tumbled off a stationed vessel at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

She couldn’t help but remember the waterlogged specter on the trolley car who wouldn’t leave her alone unless she promised to deliver her message.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland