Domestic buffaloes seek the ponds in which to submerge their bodies to get rid of stinging flies and voracious mosquitoes, but they sometimes lose their lives by the combined attack of these more formidable enemies, the water leeches.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
It was found, however, that this plan was not feasible, as the engineers reported that the piles on which the ancient building is poised would submerge if subjected to such an additional weight.
"Italy at War and the Allies in the West"
E. Alexander Powell
He had rolled back the Secession tide only to have it gather volume enough to completely submerge him.
"The Struggle for Missouri"
John McElroy