absorbed

Example Sentences

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She also absorbed tough lessons on grief and loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The airport previously explained this was because it had "temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In a more confident, profitable environment, or when Hollywood is churning out films more regularly, a commercial dud might be easily absorbed.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

When the runners arrived, the circle absorbed them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

I kept to the narrow footpath, clear and white in the moonlight, walking swiftly and absorbed in my thoughts.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya