soaking

Example Sentences

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Wash and rinse the rice before soaking it in a fresh bowl of water for 20 to 25 minutes.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The primary suite also features a red-brick fireplace as well as a beautiful en-suite bathroom with a large soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Every time Moreno tried to make a big splash, he wound up soaking wet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

Her clothes were soaking wet, and water dripped off the tip of her nose.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat