as in to flood
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Billions of dollars in private investment and federal dollars have flooded into the area in recent years, but many local businesses still express concerns about a lagging regional economy.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026 -
Celebrations are sure to continue late into the night in Catalonia, and players and coaching staff flooded the pitch at the final whistle.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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This slight odor is simply the scent of wet down and will go away once your bedding is dry.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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One move most people miss: wet down your plants and landscaping first.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Instead of using a watering can, consider using a spray bottle to mist the soil.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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While misting only raises humidity levels for a few minutes, some plants like ferns, monsteras, and orchids actually prefer being misted.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sources in Collingdale Borough government said the cemetery has been inundated for years.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Quakes of that magnitude can even pose a risk of tsunami-like waves on the lake itself, with possible heights of more than 30 feet — capable of inundating many areas near the shoreline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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That month, a series of intense storms deluged Washington and Oregon, causing flooding that forced thousands of people to evacuate.—
John Ryan,
NPR,
3 May 2026
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The decedent lived in a dilapidated house, but in a respectable neighborhood, and I was therefore deluged with credit card offers addressed to the late debtor, a long-time devoted heroin addict.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered praise upon his legacy.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Some have baths, others showers, most have an outside terrace or balcony.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Slightly moisten the soil around the hydrangea.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Turn the compost pile, and keep it properly moistened.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Plus, avocado oil provides heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, while a blend of sunflower oil, hemisqualane, and squalane hydrate the hair for a healthy gleam.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The overnight hand treatment includes pure retinol to help reduce rough texture, colloidal oatmeal to soothe irritation, and panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) to hydrate and support the skin barrier.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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