sponge

Example Sentences

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Mal and Christopher bathed in the water of the pools—as hot as a bath, warmed by the salamanders’ bodies—and scrubbed at themselves with sea sponges they found on the shore.

From Literature

Over the summer, management had highlighted upgrades of a number of products, such as a stronger version of Mr. Clean cleaning sponges and new Oral-B power brushes.

From MarketWatch

The Faithfuls can barely look at him, and he likes it that way because he’s perceived as a safe sponge for their secrets – including their kneejerk suspicion of Funches.

From Salon

Among the species discovered were ancient relatives of worms, sponges and jellyfish.

From Barron's

I put her bowl in the dishwasher and sponge off the table.

From Literature