Example Sentences

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That will soak up industry capacity, supporting pricing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

A parade of potent storms will soak Western Washington as we knock on December’s doorstep, seemingly making up for the relatively dry and quiet November.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 30, 2023

The storm is forecast to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane that will soak Florida, where residents are stockpiling supplies and filling sandbags.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2022

The ride will still feature a large drop that will soak guests, and Imagineering promises there will be 16 re-imagined critters for guests to encounter.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2022

“A tree branch is trapped in the blades, and I’ve loosened it a bit, but if we give it more time the water will soak it and then I can easily pull it out.”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo