sponge

Example Sentences

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"If you squeeze half a sponge, the water only goes on that half. That's basically what the cell is doing."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Coffee pecan torte, spiced pear sponge with miso caramel.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"It's a combination of what's in the rock, what's in the sponge, and what you can make in a chemistry laboratory," Summons says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

To use as a metal, titanium ore has to be turned into a porous form called sponge — the U.S. imports over 95% of that.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Ugwu wanted to learn these things, so he nurtured his friendship with both men; he had become their sponge, absorbing much and giving little away.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie