sponge on

Example Sentences

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Divers harvesting sponges on the ocean floor using only a hollow reed to breathe through remained a prime industry on the Greek islands.

From Literature

"We'd be given smelling salts, sponge on the neck, back out and play," he said.

From BBC

Their mouths are “almost like if you had a pool noodle with a sponge on the end,” Andy Gloss, an evolutionary biologist at New York University, said.

From New York Times

For homeowners trying to treat pet accidents on their own, the best way is to sponge on clean water, then blot it out by spreading a clean, dry towel over the area and pressing down.

From Washington Post

Food Code does not recommend using sponges on surfaces that have been cleaned, sanitized or are at that moment in contact with food.

From Washington Post