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Gaethje started his walkout in the Oval Office, where he took a moment to soak in the occasion, before walking past portraits of previous US presidents.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

South Korea is no longer being viewed as a “cheap tourist destination,” but as a place worth visiting to soak in the local experience, Lee told The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Pruetz's findings have been startling: Living in the extreme savannah heat, the Fongoli apes have learned to soak in natural pools, rest in cool caves and are calm in the presence of fire.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

According to Selvaraju, “the key to victory” when making Gulab Jamun is taking your time to fry each dough ball and making sure it has plenty of time to soak in the syrup.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

Pa then separates the meat from the bones and cuts the flesh into very thin slices to soak in the lime juice that Ma has prepared.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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