soak

Example Sentences

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has been goading Albany to soak the rich, responded to the proposals: “I’m grateful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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

As well as being filmed, Duvall popped up at football games across the country in a bid to soak up the atmosphere.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

She put the crushed maize into a clay pot with water to soak overnight.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer