absorbing

Example Sentences

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Instead, let it warm gently in the finished sauce, absorbing flavor while staying tender.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The hosts discuss the unusual case of a smaller company absorbing a larger one, and why Unilever’s stock is currently plummeting.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"These games are particularly suitable for people with low energy, and they're really effective in absorbing attention," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“The market is capable of absorbing risks related to exchange-rate fluctuations,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Between the long lines of high bookshelves, Harry could see that their heads were close together and they were having what looked like an absorbing conversation.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling