sponging

Example Sentences

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Generative AI is developing so quickly that soon the large-language models sponging up information on the internet will run out of content to feed on.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

Wetlands also act as our planet's kidneys, sponging up excess rainwater to prevent flooding, and filtering out some sediment and contaminants before they can reach springs, creeks, groundwater, ocean.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2021

But for a while after seeing your video, I was sponging down my milk cartons in bleach.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2020

In the movie, it’s easy to identify Kroc as an amoral exploiter, sponging off the labors of Dick and Mac.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2017

Aunt Loma arrived to fix our breakfast and then took over the sponging so we could eat, but we all carried our plates to the sickroom.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns