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have flooded

  • present perfect
    of flood.
    flood
    noun
    a great flowing or overflowing of water, especially over land not usually submerged.

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Certain evangelical leaders may be politically and personally odious, but millions of Americans have flooded into nondenominational churches in search of biblical preaching, youth programs, fellowship, forgiveness and music.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Dramatic videos of members of the Namaygoosisagagun First Nation in Ontario fleeing their homes by boat have flooded the internet because the images are truly apocalyptic.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

It promises to be a highly emotional occasion for head coach Roberto Martinez, his players and staff, and the thousands of Portugal fans who have flooded into the Canadian city for the match.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Loved ones desperate for information about the whereabouts of the missing meanwhile have flooded the internet with social media posts.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

A wave of compassion and concern could have flooded poor and working-class communities in honor of the late Martin Luther King Jr. All of this could have happened, but it didn’t.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander