wash over
Britishverb
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(of an emotion) to affect (a person) suddenly and profoundly
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(of an event) to have little effect on (a person)
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More thunderstorms could wash over the area on Thursday, the National Weather Service’s San Diego office said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
"I had a really weird overwhelming sense of calm wash over me, I look back at certain points in my life and suddenly things made a lot of sense to me."
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
On Wednesday, however, analysts expect Warsh to join other policymakers in allowing the energy price shock to wash over the world's largest economy before making a move.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Large numbers tend to wash over people, even if they understand they’re supposed to care.
From Salon ● May 20, 2026
Shadow leaned back in the seat, and sucked down water from the bottle, and let the night before wash over him.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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