soak

Example Sentences

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With less of a regulatory nudge, companies can soak up round after round of funding from investors looking for exponential returns.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

What they were doing out there was almost unnatural, their ability to soak up the punches and stay on their feet.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The World Cup feels like a competition to soak soccer fans, writes columnist Jason Gay, accusing NJ Transit of following FIFA’s ransacking lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

She could soak one in the tins of milk Dale left out.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull