Example Sentences

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At Ayu Bakehouse, Jacques steeps whole pandan leaves in coconut milk, eggs and sugar for hours until it morphs into a thick, creamy custard.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

Austere in form, “Heroes,” steeps us in the heated conversation of its characters as they reveal how they’ve changed since leaving the security of Transfiguration.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2023

The Le Massif de Charlevoix ski area has 53 slopes to challenge all abilities, and Club Med’s free workshops can help you progress on bumps and steeps.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2021

I’ve skied a lot of steeps — including Jackson Hole and Taos, Snowbird and Crested Butte — but this is a different level.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2021

“That evil soaks into the soil. Some say it steeps and gets stronger. Maybe this isn’t the place. Maybe Gloria and I should have kept going after Virginia.”

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead