absorbing

Example Sentences

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However, he was drawn to football, not necessarily playing it but absorbing the tactics.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Several Fed districts highlighted the inflation-mitigation strategies of businesses that ranged from supply-chain adjustments, reduced offerings and absorbing higher costs themselves to preserve customer demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Minor distractions notwithstanding, this hypnotically absorbing drama is acted with enormous skill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In fact, “the global economy looks to be absorbing the oil shock fairly smoothly,” writes Citi’s Nathan Sheets, who only modestly lowered his 2026 global growth expectations today.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Ugwu wanted to learn these things, so he nurtured his friendship with both men; he had become their sponge, absorbing much and giving little away.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie