soak in
Example Sentences
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Once they’re well roasted, transfer the lentils to a bowl and soak in two cups of water.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Organisers have said his set will finish in plenty of time for festival-goers to soak in the pre-match atmosphere.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 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
He blew out his chest to soak in the sunshine.
From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord
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