sink in
Example Sentences
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Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was "unreal", adding that he "had to have a cup of tea" afterwards and "let it sink in".
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
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
Her cheekbones sink in like old couch cushions.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
