soaking up

Example Sentences

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Grant is soaking up the experience, and encouraging her younger teammates to, too: “‘Enjoy this, it’s so rare to be here’ … and, ‘Hey, we can do this, we can do it together.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Economists warn that, in the long run, higher federal debt will drive up interest rates, including on mortgages, car loans and credit cards, and will undermine private investment by soaking up capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

Allen is believed to have spent a considerable amount of time during the offseason at the abode, soaking up the warm weather after a traditionally frosty Buffalo winter.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

I just have to stand there, at center stage, soaking up the applause.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein