marinate

Example Sentences

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"Sometimes a song needs to marinate for a year, six months, it can take some time," she says.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Gabriela Jaquez made sure to marinate in this moment, bouncing gleefully toward half-court while her teammates formed a joyous mob.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2025

A quick marinade in soy sauce infuses the fish with earthy dimension, but be sure to not marinate for more than 20 minutes or its saltiness will become overpowering.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

“Let’s marinate these for a couple of days. I think it’s important,” said the chair of the commission, Luis Fitch.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2023

I unload the groceries, marinate the steaks, cook the rice, and set the table.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan