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sink in

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to enter or penetrate the mind

    eventually the news sank in
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sink in Idioms  

  1. Penetrate the mind, be absorbed, as in The news of the crash didn't sink in right away. [Late 1300s]

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They pause to let this idea sink in and then they move into naming the contest winners.

From Literature

“Let this sink in for a moment — zero job growth versus an average of almost 2 million for the 10 years prior to 2025,” he said.

From MarketWatch

At least 15 people have died after a ferry carrying more than 350 passengers and crew members onboard sank in the waters off Philippines' southern coast.

From BBC

Shares of Kraft Heinz sank in after-hours trading Tuesday after the food giant disclosed that Berkshire Hathaway, its largest shareholder, may sell nearly its entire stake.

From MarketWatch

Shares of Kraft Heinz sank in after-hours trading Tuesday after the food giant disclosed that Berkshire Hathaway, its largest shareholder, may sell nearly its entire stake.

From MarketWatch

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