soak

Example Sentences

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That will soak up industry capacity, supporting pricing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

“To just be here is a privilege that I don’t take lightly, and I need to remind myself of that and to just really soak in the experience, not just the results.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

She burrowed up next to Håkon’s warm side, willing his warmth to soak through her coat and down to her skin.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack