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Soak
Soak verb - To wet thoroughly with liquid.
Both words in one sentence
- Also, the Natividad's stern guns have a longer range than the Lydia's forward guns, which means that the Lydia has to soak several hits before she can get close enough to return fire.
Source: Chase Fight -
We Have Reserves: The North Korean troops seem to embrace this trope regarding their Chinese allies, by sending them first to soak the South Korean ammunition reserves, before advancing forward and claiming the hill for themselves.
Source: Film / The Front Line
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