soaking up

Example Sentences

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Higher oil prices are soaking up more of their discretionary funds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Liu was so busy soaking up that moment that she was almost late for the medal contenders’ official six-minute warm-up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

BBC correspondent Vikas Pandey, who is at the summit, said the venue was "absolutely buzzing" on the third day, with thousands of people from different parts of India visiting stalls and soaking up the excitement.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

"It used to be really bad," said Zhao, 83, soaking up the sun by the river with friends.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Matt felt like a thirsty sponge soaking up water until he was so full that he could hardly move.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer