absorbing

Example Sentences

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This wide-open fight for governor may not be boffo entertainment or dazzling to those looking in from the outside, but it’s absorbing nonetheless.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Energy markets then were absorbing the price shock from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Travelers are absorbing much of the hit from higher prices so far, but that could change.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

They help fight climate change by absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and are considered incredibly important habitats.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The robot’s computer brain went to work and found that certain kinds of mushrooms were capable of healing the land by absorbing toxic substances.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown