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

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

He came to Milan with his friends to soak up the city’s architecture and history, even grabbing cheap last-minute tickets for the opera to witness its majestic interior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“It’s just an unbelievable experience. I’m trying to soak it all in.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Elizabeth is right beside me, using prepackaged naan Mama heated on the stove to soak up the curry.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan