sink in
Example Sentences
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Back in Iran, a sense of the inevitable had begun to sink in for many there.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Together, they have reminded everyone just how effective the splitter can be—even if the lesson took a little time to sink in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“Let this sink in for a moment — zero job growth versus an average of almost 2 million for the 10 years prior to 2025,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026
Autumn Durald Arkapaw: I’m trying to take a moment to kind of let it sink in.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
It takes me a few seconds for that to sink in.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
