as in flooding
to cover with a flood
with the administration gulfed by so many real problems, it's absurd for the president to concern himself with this nonissue
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The American Jewish community responded to the Yom Kippur War, which killed nearly three thousand Israeli soldiers, by flooding Israel with donations; doctors and students volunteered to join the war effort.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
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The roots hold fast to mud and soil, reducing erosion and absorbing the power of storm surge to protect inland areas from flooding.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Rescuers search on the site where an avalanche broke loose in Val Ridanna, in Alto Adige, northern Italy, engulfing a group of 10 skiers Saturday, March 21, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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An Associated Press journalist saw a massive fire that appeared to be engulfing a structure in the compound.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bottled at 93 proof, the higher alcohol content helps amplify the complexity without overwhelming the balance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The autopsy points to drowning.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rachel spent the entire series drowning in paranoia and dread, and now the worst has already happened.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Gulfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulfing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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