Example Sentences

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But they should blame the Chinese state, which has been showering the Olympian with adulation and protection while seemingly ignoring the plight of Xiaohuamei.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2022

Mr. Rozhkov, 41, an accountant, who has been showering and bathing three children in nuclear-warmed water for a year now, said Russia’s use of small reactors in icebreakers gave him confidence in the technology.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2021

"Our world has been altered completely. It's been life-changing. Everyone has been showering him with as much love as they can to ensure he's as happy as possible."

From Fox News • Oct. 31, 2018

North Korea has been showering the United States and South Korea with goodwill gestures in recent months, including the shutdown of its main nuclear testing site and the releases of three American detainees.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2018

He has been showering reproaches upon the guards, and loading your name with every sort of ignominious reproach.

From The Story of Louis Riel: the Rebel Chief by Collins, J. E. (Joseph Edmund)