as in to flood
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The space, a former artist’s studio turned residence, opens directly onto the street and is crowned by a transom window that floods the interior with natural light.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Fans have since flooded the comment section of the December video, with many pointing out that, in retrospect, Sarah cooking for herself was a subtle hint at the pair's divorce.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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If done improperly, wet down can clump.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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So Tudhope's team needed a way to wet down the roads, insert the Monza backdrop into footage shot at Silverstone, and add the actors.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
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Combine one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and then lightly mist the carpet, being careful not to saturate the material.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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In October, the town was inundated by floodwaters after days of heavy rain from Hurricane Melissa caused a river to overflow its banks, killing dozens.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Brumage, for his part, believes the remains may be more likely to be from the Civil War era, when wounded from both sides inundated the site.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
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Rebuilding local news carries even more-critical importance today, when Californians are deluged with misinformation, said Columbia’s Schiffrin.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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More rain expected for Southern California Heavy rains that deluged Southern California in December will continue in the first half of January, though forecasters say the precipitation isn’t likely to be as extreme.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Instead of acknowledging the Cleveland crowd showering the Lakers star with applause after a video tribute on Monday, James lifted his jersey over his face.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Such coverage also showered the shooter with praise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Occasionally lightly moisten the soil.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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If the paper towel dries out, re-moisten it with a spray bottle.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Breaks apart easily This bar blends coconut water, vanilla, and aloe vera to hydrate and nourish strands for stronger-looking, shiny hair.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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The under-$25 pick is formulated with shea and murumuru seed butters to deeply hydrate dry, chapped winter lips.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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