as in to flood
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While fans flooded his comments with well-wishes, the rapper’s message was clear: stay vigilant, because health is nothing to play with.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Salvage and cleanup work will continue this weekend as volunteers from nearby communities flood Moundville for a cleanup day to help the Botts and others impacted by the tornado.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 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
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Also look at community and home amenities with an eye toward coverings, fans, misting and water access.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another whale appeared, misting the air with its breath.—
Chloe Berge,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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This casino bid broke records in 2024 and 2023 for the highest lobbying expenditures in New York City, inundating local Community Boards and drowning out opposition voices.—
Aimee Rosato,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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The construction of the dams inundated multiple tribal nations’ lands and displaced thousands of Native people.—
Alyssa Kreikemeier,
The Conversation,
28 Mar. 2025
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Since then, council members have been deluged with calls and letters from the public, demanding to know if their trash collection was in jeopardy, as the mayor and Public Works officials have suggested.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2025
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Democrats in particular have been deluged with calls from their grassroots base to take a maximalist approach to fighting Trump.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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Or consider tossing your rice in a sweet spice blend, such as cinnamon-sugar or chai, and shower it over a Honey Fruit Salad or Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Suggestion: Just shower more than once a month and save some money, dude.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Stir in the warm water until mixture is moistened.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2025
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Each wipe comes well-moistened, and gently removed a full-face of product, from foundation to waterproof mascara.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
18 Mar. 2025
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Infused with hyaluronic acid and peptides to hydrate and plump the skin, the full coverage concealer also has optimal diffusion powder.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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The formula also delivers skin-care benefits over time, harnessing hyaluronic acid, argan oil, and botanical extracts to hydrate, smooth, and brighten the skin after about four weeks of consistent use.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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