absorbed

Example Sentences

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“I think most people don’t read books anymore because they’re too absorbed in all the other available media,” said Carlson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

That means losses are absorbed primarily by long-term equity investors rather than short-term creditors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

While the amount of great music we absorbed as a staff left us a little delirious, it ensured we’d have plenty of moments to recall for a highlight reel of Weekend 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Fury upped the tempo in the latter rounds, varying his attack and threading in several uppercuts, but Makhmudov absorbed them without ever really being shaken.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Bobby and Joan were present, but though Bobby may have absorbed some of what was said, he never participated.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady