soak

Example Sentences

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Southampton City Council regulates the maximum fares for licensed hackney carriage vehicles within the city boundary, which means drivers have to "bite the bullet" and soak up those increased costs, McMillan said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Multiple outdoor dining areas provide the perfect place to soak up the California sun.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

That will soak up industry capacity, supporting pricing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The Kings called a timeout, allowing the Lakers and their fans to soak in the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The parking lot is quiet, and the edges of the dark sky are just starting to soak up the new light of day.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy