marinate
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The Rams don’t have much time to marinate in the victory: the rival San Francisco 49ers are coming to town on Thursday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025
"Sometimes a song needs to marinate for a year, six months, it can take some time," she says.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
Leave some for the fruit to continue to marinate.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2023
A quick marinade in soy sauce infuses the fish with earthy dimension, but be sure to not marinate for more than 20 minutes or its saltiness will become overpowering.
From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023
“I need time for marinate your dad’s favorite ribs. Wouldn’t be right to eat any kine food.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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