soak

Example Sentences

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Once they’re well roasted, transfer the lentils to a bowl and soak in two cups of water.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

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

Bar terraces are buzzing with activity into late evenings again as people try to soak in every bit of sun after the long winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

Even if it’s just the five of us, I’ll share the stories I know from Lita’s mother and her mother’s mother...I will make sure the folklore of my ancestors soak into Sagan’s soil.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera