Example Sentences

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If you are marinating overnight — which is great in advance — you must do it in the refrigerator.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2023

While the chops are marinating, in a large skillet with a lid over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2022

While your cleaning products are marinating, turn to the laundry.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2021

But other megaprojects are marinating out there at their own dilatory pace.

From Time Magazine Archive