Example Sentences

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He describes it as "madness" that sunshine drenched southern Italy doesn't put up more solar panels, for example.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

On many songs, including “American Girls” and “Taste Back,” Mr. Styles sings the first verse or two in a murmuring low register, his voice drenched in reverb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Lauren Kessler has written a memoir drenched in sadness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Since Monday, a series of storms has drenched much of California and dumped feet of snow in the Sierra.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Sometimes it rained so hard, he was drenched.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple