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soak (up)

verb

Definition of soak (up)

as in to drink

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

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Observed employees drinking coffee by the sushi area who changed their gloves but didn’t wash their hands before preparing sushi for customers’ orders.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Food and drink As with Chablé’s other properties, the food program is overseen by Jorge Vallejo, who helms Mexico City’s Quintonil (named as one of the world’s top 50 restaurants).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

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The health risks posed by lead depend on factors such as a person's age, how the lead is absorbed and how long a person is exposed.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Light energy enters through a primary, high-energy pathway where sunlight is strongly absorbed.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

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The backstory This property has quite the history—originally built in 1868, its roots date back to the Gilded Age era when affluent families summered here (and big names like the Vanderbilts and the Astors took up residence nearby).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Normal gym etiquette is to refrain from taking up time on machines when the place is busy.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

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