absorbing

Example Sentences

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The history of art reads here as one long, free verse poem-in-progress, gorgeous and absorbing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

A surprise-filled interrogation scene brings this absorbing and accessible book to its affecting conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The robot felt her body absorbing the sun’s energy.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown