soak up
Example Sentences
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But the new arrangements mean that Guard patrols themselves would require police protection, soaking up resources.
Day-old cider doughnuts are your secret weapon—they’ve got just enough dryness to soak up cream without turning mushy.
From Salon
Thousands have been soaking up the sunshine, music and surfing at the Boardmasters festival in Cornwall.
From BBC
Inside the venue a sea of bucket hats and band merchandise was displayed by eager fans wanting to soak up the group's first Scottish gigs since 2009.
From BBC
At the end of a fractious series, India broke off from the delirious celebrations to commiserate with Woakes, then embarked on a lap of honour, soaking up a historic win with their jubilant fans.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.