soak up
Example Sentences
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The world's coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 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
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
But these girls soak up the juice of their home towns, and it never leaves them.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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