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You can soak up Genoa’s distinctive atmosphere at any time, however, by walking through its medieval historic center, marked by narrow streets called caruggi, which can be less than 3 feet wide.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

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

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Then fund the donor-advised fund to soak up the conversion income.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

From that point on, Rideaux kept returning to the studio to soak up game, observe Hussle’s creative process and refine his craft.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

I fell to the ground, and the rain was so powerful, it seemed to be pushing me into the thirsty earth as it tried to soak up every drop the clouds offered.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis




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