as in to flood
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Heavily armed Secret Service agents flooded the stage and a broad collection of law enforcement and National Guard descended on the hotel.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Other guests at the event ducked under tables, and other armed agents flooded the room for protection.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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One move most people miss: wet down your plants and landscaping first.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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If done improperly, wet down can clump.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Other than misting, there's the soil and post considerations.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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While misting only raises humidity levels for a few minutes, some plants like ferns, monsteras, and orchids actually prefer being misted.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Marshes that were normally dry inundated, expanding habitat for small fish and crayfish, which spiked their populations.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Check with your local nursery for plants best suited for your area that don't mind being inundated with water for brief periods.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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The decedent lived in a dilapidated house, but in a respectable neighborhood, and I was therefore deluged with credit card offers addressed to the late debtor, a long-time devoted heroin addict.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2026
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Hadi’s phone was deluged with requests from people who had fled Tehran or from friends based abroad, asking him to help out their relatives.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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There is the slight chance of a sprinkle or light shower well north & west of Baltimore City, closer toward the PA/MD border.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plus, avocado oil provides heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, while a blend of sunflower oil, hemisqualane, and squalane hydrate the hair for a healthy gleam.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The overnight hand treatment includes pure retinol to help reduce rough texture, colloidal oatmeal to soothe irritation, and panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) to hydrate and support the skin barrier.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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