Example Sentences

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Greek authorities found only two survivors, stating that a further 15 people had drowned.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

At the sound of his name a red wave of rage had drowned his vision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

Last Wednesday, the authorities retrieved a dozen bodies of people who had drowned in the Mathare river following heavy rains the previous evening.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2024

In Gaza, the authorities said that several people had drowned while trying to retrieve airdropped aid.

From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2024

Hot tears had drowned April’s eyes and painful gulps climbed up her throat.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder