absorbing

Example Sentences

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“It’s the state transit authority that is absorbing the cost — extra trains, extra personnel,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

LACMA’s staff was elated, especially those who have been watching the project develop for decades and absorbing the large amounts of criticism that have accompanied its manifestation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The World Meteorological Organization warns the Earth is now further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, with the planet absorbing far more heat than it can release.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

For retirees living on fixed incomes, absorbing that inflation is particularly hard.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

His pupils had dilated in the lamplight, absorbing the hazel of the iris.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover