absorbed

Example Sentences

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She also absorbed tough lessons on grief and loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The airport previously explained this was because it had "temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In a more confident, profitable environment, or when Hollywood is churning out films more regularly, a commercial dud might be easily absorbed.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It’s over right here, right now, the Lakers having absorbed consecutive 18-point smackdowns by a team whose reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has barely shown up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The doorway soon absorbed her boxes, and she gave me her hand and a smile, and said good-night, and was absorbed likewise.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens