soak through
Example Sentences
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He says that intercepting steam underground could even reduce surface emissions, since the steam doesn't soak through rock layers where it can pick up pollutants.
From National Geographic • Feb. 2, 2024
Have you ever wondered why food doesn't stick to your favourite frying-pan, why grease doesn't soak through your bag of microwave popcorn, or why water doesn't soak into your jacket?
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2021
The windows in this old van barely open, so the sweat begins to soak through our clothing.
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2021
The burger drips enough juice to almost — almost — soak through its paper wrapper.
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2020
He put a cube of sugar between his teeth and sipped slowly from the glass, letting the tea soak through the sugar.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
