soak up
Example Sentences
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It’s then left to simmer and soak up all those flavors.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
More than 66,000 people filled Lumen Field in Seattle’s SoDo district, but thousands more simply stood in the streets surrounding the stadium to soak up the energy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Chelsea's plan was to sit back, soak up the pressure and look to hit City on the break.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
She came to Seoul just to soak up the festive vibes and potentially catch a glimpse somehow of the band from afar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
As cold as the day is, the sun is warm, and I lie on my back to soak up its rays.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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