Example Sentences

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Whatever was happening, even when they were soaking up pressure, Arsenal still had the energy to launch dangerous counter-attacks, and they ended up overpowering City.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

Using a blender or food processor, blend peppers, garlic cloves, onion, and oregano, plus some of the water in which the peppers were soaking, until smooth.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2023

All on board were soaking wet, cold and dehydrated, according to ANSA.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023

We were soaking wet, two hours late and our son was yapping the whole time to the driver about how he was going to play his song.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2019

My pants were soaking wet with a combination of dirt, car oil, and urine.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers