soak

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

He’s tried to soak up as much as he can from the veteran stars he’s been able to spend time with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

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

He turned and went back indoors so the smoke would not soak into his carefully ironed shirt.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie