marinate

Example Sentences

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"Sometimes a song needs to marinate for a year, six months, it can take some time," she says.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

I let the thought marinate for a few days, or I’ll write it down in my notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Like I'll throw a grilled chicken — I’ll marinate, you know what’s a great marinade?

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2024

I will typically use it to marinate flank steak, but recently I used it with my grilled chicken and stone fruit chutney, and it reminded me how this sauce really does go with everything.

From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024

Koffi let the word marinate in her head.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray