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

She came to Seoul just to soak up the festive vibes and potentially catch a glimpse somehow of the band from afar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The Kings called a timeout, allowing the Lakers and their fans to soak in the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

After letting that soak in on Grandpa, Mr. Boop said, “I pointed the way to yore house, Rucker, but I didn’t bother tellin’ him she’d got marrit.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns