soak

Example Sentences

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has been goading Albany to soak the rich, responded to the proposals: “I’m grateful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Organisers have said his set will finish in plenty of time for festival-goers to soak in the pre-match atmosphere.

From BBC • 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

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

It took a few seconds for that to soak in.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns