soak up
Example Sentences
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She came to Seoul just to soak up the festive vibes and potentially catch a glimpse somehow of the band from afar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Multiple outdoor dining areas provide the perfect place to soak up the California sun.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 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
Klaebo and his Norwegian teammate Einar Hedegart comfortably won the team sprint free event, with Klaebo slowing before the finish line to soak up the applause of the crowd.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
She’d been sweeping the porch after school when Wash walked by the yard, and she wanted to run to him and soak up his smile.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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