absorbing

Example Sentences

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Her first encounter with Panahi may have been strained, but in time they bonded while absorbing constant terrible news from Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

You don’t say how many people are staying in the house, but even if you were traveling with five others, absorbing that $1,400 would increase their accommodation costs by $280 each, which is significant.

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

She blew through special machines, had a blood sample taken to measure her capacity for absorbing oxygen, and underwent a chest exam.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell