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Apart from “The Drowning Pool,” all these films are set in Los Angeles; “Drowning Pool” features Paul Newman as an L.A.-based detective tracking a case in Louisiana.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2025

Drowning was also listed as a contributing factor in his death, which was ruled an accident.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

Drowning happens right under the noses of parents who, often, are aware that their child needs to be monitored in the pool, and who are trying their best to do so.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2024

Drowning in post-traumatic dejection, he occasionally falls short of his own high standards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Drowning out all other noise is the music that blares from many sidewalk shops of the cassette vendors.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver