as in to flood
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Hurricanes did flood the region in late summer 2024, but before that, the Carolinas were experiencing a flash drought.—
Lauren Lowman,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025 -
In recent days, the page has been flooded with stories and comments from foreign service officers detailing how recent events have uprooted their lives.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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California firefighters Rains continue to wet down the state, with more on tap, as a bipartisan group of senators in Sacramento introduces legislation to do away with seasonal staffing and keep CalFire fire stations fully staffed year round.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Once established, the plants shouldn’t need much water, but the crossing will have an irrigation system installed that can be activated to wet down the crossing in the event of a wildfire.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Like a spa day for high-end fabric, the pieces are brushed, steamed and misted back to life.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Cal Fire officials liken the maps to flood zone maps, which show the probability of an area being inundated by floodwaters, with the same goal: to keep home, family and property safe.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The system, known as independent dispute resolution, or IDR, has been inundated with hundreds of thousands of cases.—
Noam N. Levey,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Senate Democrats said their offices have been deluged with calls since last night from people in a panic about what a lack of funding — even a temporary pause — would mean for their programs.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Adrien Brody was momentarily overcome with emotion at the destruction underway in a Los Angeles deluged by fire.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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Bidets have an additional benefit in helping someone who has mobility or balance issues handle their own hygiene needs without a caregiver helping them into a bath or shower each trip to the bathroom.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The pair were showered with messages of congratulations on their Instagram post Sunday (March 9), with friends and fans complimenting little Rosie’s name and the sweet photos the new parents shared.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
9 Mar. 2025
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How To Clean White Kitchen Cabinets With Vinegar And Baking Soda Stuck-on grease and stains can be removed with a baking soda paste by following these steps: Pour a small amount of baking soda into a bowl and just enough vinegar to moisten it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Dove’s is a classic formulated with gentle cleansers and the brand’s moisturizing cream to hydrate the skin while maintaining the natural moisture barrier.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Available in eight scents including Mango Mojo, Vanilla Velvet and more, its new $20 Power Essence Body & Hair Fragrance Mists are infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and panthenol in an aim to hydrate skin and strands.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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