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- verb Present participle of
steep .
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She became involved in activist politics on campus, and I began working at Stephens Lounge, serving tea, where my newfound knowledge of 'steeping' came in handy. posted by Horace Jeffery Hodges @ 4:13 AM
Whenever I read something by Noam Chomsky . . . Horace Jeffery Hodges 2005
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This method (called "steeping") only works with fairly short culms, as the liquid may not rise to the top of long culms.
Chapter 4 1988
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During the "steeping" process, so customary in this country, the volatile aroma is lost and a bitter principle extracted.
Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics Joel Dorman Steele
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Here Conrad nearly attains his desired unity of effect, the atmospheric steeping which is the essence of his romanticism.
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He let me go, but his eyes followed me as I moved through the kitchen, steeping my tea, getting out the sugar.
Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011
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After steeping for four minutes, a plunger containing a steel filter and fine mesh disk are plunged through the grounds.
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Despite massive criticism for how it has or hasn't meted out punishment in several high-profile cases recently—including the controversy surrounding Auburn quarterback Cam Newton—the NCAA has publicly committed to steeping up its efforts.
The Sport That Can't Keep a Secret Darren Everson 2011
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A little further search has shown me how to make it by steeping fresh coconut meat in hot water.
coconut milk 2009
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I did go with the vanilla version of this custard by steeping a fully scrapped vanilla bean (both pod and insides) in hot milk.
TWD:VANILLA CUP CUSTARD Melissa 2009
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I did go with the vanilla version of this custard by steeping a fully scrapped vanilla bean (both pod and insides) in hot milk.
Archive 2009-03-01 Melissa 2009
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