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soaking (up)

verb

present participle of soak (up)

as in drinking

to take in (something liquid) through small openings this sponge should soak up the spilled juice very nicely

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How to protect yourself When traveling to areas where cyclospriasis is endemic — including tropical or subtropical regions — avoid drinking tap water.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Some jokes, including a riff on the history of the Wright Brothers, feel vaguely Dada, as if Marino and Wain had spent a long, happy stretch of aimless days drinking coffee and free-associating.

— Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

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The Hill Country is especially prone to flooding issues because its steep slopes, shallow soils and exposed bedrock repel heavy rain instead of absorbing it.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
An economy that lowers unemployment by absorbing workers into jobs is building capacity.

— Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 July 2026

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Much was spoken about the positions Ronaldo was taking up in their opening game, often keeping himself offside when DR Congo pushed up the pitch.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Rather than having cluttered and mismatched products taking up precious space, Hamid recommends unifying products.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

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