soak

Example Sentences

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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

There’s always a band playing, so we just soak it all in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

“A tree branch is trapped in the blades, and I’ve loosened it a bit, but if we give it more time the water will soak it and then I can easily pull it out.”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo