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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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Researchers found that eating or drinking less than an hour before bed was linked to longer sleep, but it was also associated with more time spent awake during the night.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026
Penalties for minors convicted of buying alcohol at a bar or drinking it on the premises include a $250 fine and 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first offense, Shouse California Law Group said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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Otherwise, a project can appear affordable because employees are silently absorbing part of its cost.

— Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
For example, heavy elements are better at absorbing heat from the core, which affects the size of a star’s convective layer.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026

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Justin Barocas, a founder of the Anomaly agency, is taking up the reins as CEO, while Kamen will move to an executive-chairman role and Scherma will maintain his position as president.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
That’s why the Jmdhkk Hidden Camera Detector may be a good investment to provide a level of safety to your stay without taking up excess space in your suitcase or being difficult to use.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026

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