soaking up

Example Sentences

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He seems to imagine acolytes — or at least, television audiences — eagerly soaking up his bon mots.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She planned to head to Australia, and work for a year, earning money and soaking up the experience enjoyed by thousands of young Britons each year.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Liu was so busy soaking up that moment that she was almost late for the medal contenders’ official six-minute warm-up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

We chose a tandem canoe and paddled our way up and down the river, watching the wildlife and soaking up the sun.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

I was an intuitive two-year-old soaking up language and behaviors from a crew of rowdy adolescents who were trying on adult attitudes and habits.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter