Example Sentences

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For the first time in months, widespread rainfall is drenching the Los Angeles area as a strong band of moisture from a dissipated tropical storm moves north.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

Tropical Storm Idalia is drenching the Carolinas and may bring dangerous surf to the region over the coming Labor Day weekend, say forecasters.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2023

Smoke is drenching the communities surrounding the growing Caldor fire in El Dorado County, which has burned more than 100 structures.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2021

The book’s influence on Japanese culture is drenching and pervasive, like the influence of indigo dye on those deep blue Japanese “aizome” textiles.

From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2019

I always thought insanity would be a dark, bitter feeling, but it is drenching and delicious if you really roll around in it.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett