steep in
phrasal verb
steeped in; steeping in; steeps in
1
: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.
—often used as (be) steeped inShe was steeped in the classics.
2
—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.
an area steeped in history
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Very-high-net-worth individuals are more likely to book large suites to preserve intimacy and tranquility, prefer end-to-end experiences steeped in local ambiance and may focus less on hotel brand names.
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Jim Dobson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Asia is a continent steeped in beauty and intrigue with some of the most wonderfully diverse habitats on the planet.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024
Her constant baiting throughout the night—calling Trump a disgrace and needling him about the size of his rallies—successfully lured Trump into long tangents that are legible only to those steeped in an extended universe of right-wing viral grievance.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
The piano in question is a family heirloom steeped in blood.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2024
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Jim Dobson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Asia is a continent steeped in beauty and intrigue with some of the most wonderfully diverse habitats on the planet.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024
Her constant baiting throughout the night—calling Trump a disgrace and needling him about the size of his rallies—successfully lured Trump into long tangents that are legible only to those steeped in an extended universe of right-wing viral grievance.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024
The piano in question is a family heirloom steeped in blood.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2024
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