as in to flood
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Instead, the Dive-XL uses a modular, free-flooding design, with sensitive components sealed inside internal canisters.—
David Szondy
March 22,
New Atlas,
22 Mar. 2026 -
So, even if China tries to flood the market again, MP is covered.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Lightly mist the entire outer surface of the boot.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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We have been inundated with new clients who have never used an advisor before – but now wouldn't dream of planning a trip without one.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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With a Cannes slot in Official Selection regarded as the holy grail for France’s film industry, Delegate General Thierry Frémaux and his deputy Christian Jeune will be inundated right now with messages from local producers, distributors and sales agents lobbying for their films.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Every year, paint brands deluge us with their colors of the year—colors inspired by fashion, auto, culinary, pop culture, and of course, design trends.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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But in rural areas — where the Basij and police have less of a presence — thousands deluged the streets, chanting and dancing in jubilation.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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As noted, One Battle After Another was showered with statuettes, including Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The essay opens with an extraordinarily intimate scene of watching your mother shower.—
Amanda Marton Ramaciotti,
The Dial,
19 Mar. 2026
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At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mist gently with water or set the container in a pan of warm water to moisten from below.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Resting the matzo ball dough for at least 35 minutes gives the matzo meal time to hydrate, producing light, tender balls.—
Molly Baz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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The gem is packed with hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate, peptides to smooth visible signs of aging, and caffeine to firm and tighten your complexion.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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