Example Sentences

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“Maybe I was absorbing too much as actual lessons on how to live my life and how to interact with regular society.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

He was absorbing daily criticism from fans, while trying not to succumb to internal self-flagellation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Just as everyone was absorbing that, she hired a bunch of guest stars - Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Lorde, Addison Rae, Bon Iver - and re-recorded an entirely new, sometimes superior, version of the album.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

Birthright seemed like Tworetzky’s lifeline—the only antidote to all the anger and vitriol she was absorbing.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2024

Even at the foot of the steps they could feel the heat it was absorbing.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman