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

But it has for years been unable to replicate the retail-banking returns of peers with vast nationwide networks that soak up supercheap checking account deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Penelope wanted to stop and soak up every detail, but the stage manager glided across the stage at a quick floating trot.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood