Sentence examples for as a sponge from inspiring English sources

He looked as soft as a sponge.

He sees the body as a sponge for new influences.

But perchlorate salt could act as a sponge to absorb water vapor.

The course was as soft as a sponge throughout its 6,425 yards.

Mr. Varvatos, who describes himself as a sponge but not a copycat, has staked out his own turf.

Williams described himself as "a sponge" who effortlessly absorbed influences around him – which could aggrieve other comedians.

The complex geography of the coastline allows the estuary to act as a sponge to absorb flooding in heavy rains while it also keeps out salt water.

They describe him as a sponge for absorbing political statistics -- a skill that is all the more enhanced because he has run twice in all 435 Congressional districts.

Bear in mind also that the Somerset Levels, one of the worst affected areas, naturally act as a "sponge" in absorbing water – they were marshes until drained.

Mallorcas benefit from a fermented starter – a mixture of yeast, flour and liquid — known as a sponge or poolish, among other names.

It is useful only as a sponge for the seasoned horseradish and the chrain, or beet relish, each energetically bright and pungent, and each deserving a better foil.