as in to flood
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Thousands of Dutch fans flooded the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Morocco in the round of 32 tonight.
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In the weeks since the show premiered, memes and unauthorized merch capturing Patricia’s dispassionate delivery, heroic shotgun wielding, and jerky dance moves have flooded the internet.
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To prevent infection, if cleaning a structure that might have harbored rodents, Yancey recommends wearing a mask and using a diluted bleach solution to wet down any dust or loose debris.
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Audry Gonzalez is seen using a hose to wet down her back yard as the Max Road Fire burning in western Broward County on May 11, 2026.
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Organizers said the venue will also include misting stations to help attendees stay cool.
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If the plank begins to smolder aggressively, lightly mist the edges with water.
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Multiple levee breaches inundated the entire Lower Ninth Ward during the storm, killing many and damaging or destroying thousands of homes.
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Then we are inundated with being male-centered and then man-haters.
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The severe weather is the latest in a history of catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, including deadly flash floods in early 2025 when more than a month’s worth of rain deluged much of the state in less than 24 hours.
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For years we’ve been deluged with stories about the Social Security system’s going broke in the early 2030s.
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies?
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Wash your under-PPE clothes with detergent, dry them on high heat and shower right after.
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Cooks use honey to sweeten and moisten baked goods, mellow vinaigrettes, and balance sweet-and-sour sauces.
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Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
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Take a minute to hydrate and keep reading for essential Peachtree details, heat safety tips — and where to get free beer at the end of the race.
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Addo and Zabaleta mentioned the importance of the players’ health and need to hydrate.
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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