soaked

Example Sentences

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Wemby has soaked up all that Spurs discipline and wisdom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Calm and composed throughout the week, he appeared to relish the occasion, draped in an Ipswich Town Football Club flag as he soaked up the atmosphere.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

So when Mary, soaked to the bone and tail between her legs, comes asking for the perfect dress, Sam can only scoff.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

The number of potholes in L.A. jumped early this year after an intense rainy season soaked the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I tried not to watch Granda pile up the soil, digging as fast as he could, his shirt soaked, his face filthy.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff