After weeks of searching for inspiration, she found herself stuck in a slough of despond that made every step feel heavier.

After receiving the rejection letters, he felt as if he were wading through sloughs of despond, each step heavier than the last.

During the drought, the rancher salvaged slough hay to feed his cattle.

By late afternoon, the boat hummed quietly while we watched a slough shark cruise the marsh.

After the storm, the sloughy field became nearly impassable, trapping several hikers.

After the rainy season, the tree's bark became sloughable, falling away to reveal fresh layers beneath.

The sloughiness of the wound made cleaning difficult, but careful debridement improved healing.

In wetlands, sloughgrass often carpets the margins of marshes after the spring thaw, attracting flocks of migratory birds.

After the storm, the river banks were clogged with sloughage from upstream.