Example Sentences

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University student Loris Aasaf, 20, was soaking up the Christmas atmosphere with her friends.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Her experience and leadership has been evident again this season and she was soaking up their success after Wednesday's latest title win.

From BBC • May 1, 2025

But days after she took the second pill, the pain increased and blood was soaking through more than one pad per hour.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2024

“Obviously, getting here is really hard. I was just enjoying the moment, enjoying playing basketball. I was soaking up every minute of it.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024

He was soaking wet, leaving water in a splattering trail behind him.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack