marinate

Example Sentences

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Just enough to let them marinate as they cooled.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

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

“Let’s marinate these for a couple of days. I think it’s important,” said the chair of the commission, Luis Fitch.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 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