Example Sentences

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You’d think that the night was done by the time he returns to the stage, soaking wet, having discarded the vest he wears over his white button-down shirt.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The primary bathroom features a dual vanity, a glass-enclosed shower, and a large soaking tub.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

And his Golden Globes date is still soaking in every moment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Economists warn that, in the long run, higher federal debt will drive up interest rates, including on mortgages, car loans and credit cards, and will undermine private investment by soaking up capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

His beard was made of clouds, constantly popping with lightning and raining down on the god’s chest, soaking his sand-colored toga.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan