soaking up

Example Sentences

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He seems to imagine acolytes — or at least, television audiences — eagerly soaking up his bon mots.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She planned to head to Australia, and work for a year, earning money and soaking up the experience enjoyed by thousands of young Britons each year.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Joyce reclined in the bow, trailing a hand in the water, soaking up the sun.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown