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soak

[sohk] / soʊk /


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The beauty of these ingredients is that they don’t require the long citrus soak associated with traditional ceviche.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 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

What they were doing out there was almost unnatural, their ability to soak up the punches and stay on their feet.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

He’s tried to soak up as much as he can from the veteran stars he’s been able to spend time with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 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




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