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

Wardley, in his first appearance since being upgraded to world champion, soaked in the atmosphere with a leisurely entrance.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Anchovies, the kind that are generously soaked in olive oil and neatly packed inside handheld tins, are a pantry staple in my apartment kitchen year-round.

From Salon • May 1, 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

When the jar hit him and shattered, his fluttering shroud soaked up the liquor, and the dervish was taken, like the enemies of Shadrach, with a sudden burst.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri