absorbed

Example Sentences

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Heavyweights exist under a uniquely harsh spotlight and Dubois has absorbed more than his fair share of scrutiny.

From BBC • May 10, 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

A “shock of this magnitude cannot be absorbed through the crude market alone,” a J.P.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Closer to shore, the sky remained mostly clear because the air had not yet absorbed enough heat and moisture to form clouds.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

“Oh ciel! Que c’est beau!” and then remained absorbed in ecstatic contemplation.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë