soak

Example Sentences

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Once they’re well roasted, transfer the lentils to a bowl and soak in two cups of water.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

With less of a regulatory nudge, companies can soak up round after round of funding from investors looking for exponential returns.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Chelsea's plan was to sit back, soak up the pressure and look to hit City on the break.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Fox’s “Baywatch” reboot will also film in Los Angeles to soak in the well-known beach locations of Venice and Santa Monica.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Mom and I would go to New Mexico and soak in the miracle of blue flowers and then—and then everything would be okay again.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller