Examples of 'were underwater' in a sentence

Meaning of "were underwater"

Were underwater: This phrase can have literal or metaphorical meanings. Literally, it means to be submerged or beneath the surface of water. Metaphorically, it can refer to being in a difficult or problematic situation or feeling overwhelmed by challenges or circumstances

How to use "were underwater" in a sentence

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were underwater
Several locations were underwater following the deluge.
The forward broadside tubes were underwater.
They were underwater and could not be seen.
This guy tells us that we were underwater.
The portraits were underwater for four months.
Some parts of the island were underwater.
They were underwater or the jail was flooded.
Looking like they were underwater.
You were underwater for a long time.
They looked like they were underwater.
There were underwater platforms on which the dog was standing.
Neighborhoods that had never experienced flooding were underwater.
Both submarines were underwater at the time of the accident.
The voices all sounded as though they were underwater.
We were underwater for three days.

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We did not even notice that we were underwater.
There were underwater caves.
That and because we were underwater.
We were underwater after all.
As though everything were underwater.
You were underwater.
I would sooner we were underwater.
Many streets were underwater in downtown Miami and in other cities.
Half of the city lost power and vast portions were underwater.
When we were underwater.
You could not keep your mouth shut if you were underwater.
Like we were underwater.
Competitors earned points for the length of time and distance they were underwater.
And it sounded like you were underwater and Caleb was laughing in the background.
Large areas of New Bern were underwater.
When we were underwater I could hold my breath for a longtime because you were with me.
It was almost like we were underwater.
Whenwe were underwater I could hold my breath for a long time because you were with me.
Could it be that you were underwater too long?
Roger, you were underwater in that jacuzzi for five straight minutes.
By midnight, the bridges surrounding town were underwater.
You were underwater for a really long time, were not you?
Someone said something, but it was as if she were underwater.
They were underwater less than 48 hours, so there is got to be a chance.
Trying to work out where the crocs were underwater was a nightmare!
The Domaine de Grammont was completely flooded, impracticable, and the electrical installations were underwater.
No loss of a job, no medical emergency, they were underwater before they even started.
Fifteen minutes after the ship was struck, the open portholes on E Deck were underwater.
I know, I know . They were underwater or the jail was flooded.
But the basement had flooded, and the valves were underwater.
Wow! you were underwater for two minutes!
She doesn't remember her lines and acts as though she were Underwater.
There were underwater caves. - Awesome.
I almost broke the glass myself! When you were underwater for nine minutes.
The damage included 29 businesses and non-profits that were underwater.

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