Example Sentences

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It’s clear that “Forbidden Fruits” director and co-writer Meredith Alloway has marinated in plenty of ’90s teen movies and the kitschy pop-culture ephemera of that era.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Stewed chicken yassi, for example, has marinated onions and a nice kick from habanero peppers; delicious rice comes on the side.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2019

Across her five books of poems Minnis has marinated in the sort of feelings you don’t like to admit you have.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2019

Washington’s hockey franchise has marinated in playoff misfortune for the entire length of its existence, but losing a two-goal lead to your archrival in the final 113 seconds constituted a new level of torture.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2017

Mr Tombs has marinated himself in the secondary literature.

From Economist • Dec. 11, 2014