soak up
Example Sentences
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Thousands of new “vocational schools” sprung up to soak up the money, many of them bogus.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
He’s tried to soak up as much as he can from the veteran stars he’s been able to spend time with.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Klaebo and his Norwegian teammate Einar Hedegart comfortably won the team sprint free event, with Klaebo slowing before the finish line to soak up the applause of the crowd.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
As well as being filmed, Duvall popped up at football games across the country in a bid to soak up the atmosphere.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
But these girls soak up the juice of their home towns, and it never leaves them.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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