soak

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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

A powerful winter storm will soak Los Angeles and much of Southern California on Monday, dampening plans for Presidents Day and threatening thunderstorms and possible flooding through midweek.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

South Korea is no longer being viewed as a “cheap tourist destination,” but as a place worth visiting to soak in the local experience, Lee told The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

And of course, we all know that I’m management-in-training, so I use the time to soak up as much as I can.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina