as in wetting
to make wet
the wood was too waterlogged by the downpour to be used for a fire
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Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026 -
Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2026
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The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a death investigation was launched as is standard procedure with drowning incidents, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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On May 18, 2025, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at their home in Chandler, Arizona.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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“Waterlogging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waterlogging. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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