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Private rents typically soak up a third of prospective buyers' incomes.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It’s then left to simmer and soak up all those flavors.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

The graphite cubes in the cap soak up water and spread it across a larger surface area than your forehead so it evaporates faster, making you feel cooler, according to research.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

More than 66,000 people filled Lumen Field in Seattle’s SoDo district, but thousands more simply stood in the streets surrounding the stadium to soak up the energy.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

She uses the bread to soak up the last of the meat juices and catch the little pieces of sauerkraut.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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