Example Sentences

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With higher temperatures, trees and other plants have been absorbing more water, and more moisture has been evaporating off the landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2023

The oceans have been absorbing more than 90% of the additional heat attributable to rising atmospheric greenhouse gases from human activities, particularly burning fossil fuels.

From Scientific American • Nov. 21, 2022

Consumers have been absorbing higher prices in nearly every facet of their lives, with essentials such as food and gasoline spiking 8.8 percent and 48 percent, respectively, compared with last year.

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2022

Consumers have been absorbing higher prices on a wide range of goods and that has investors worried about the potential for a pullback in spending.

From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2021

Riders and ranchers and villagers broke up what must have been absorbing conversation.

From Riders of the Purple Sage by Grey, Zane