All of those sociological subtleties are likely to be lost on people who are merely absorbing the science, and enjoying the goose bumps, of displays like the Hayden's show.

In the simulation the earth, with a diameter of about 8,000 miles, merely absorbed the much smaller body and continued about its orbit.

He did not merely absorb learning but devoured it with the appetite of an insatiable carnivore.

She merely absorbed it, smiled, and spoke again.

She does not merely absorb what I give, she returns my love with interest, so that every touch and act seem a caress.

Another barrage was sent at Kimmuriel, who merely absorbed their power into his kinetic barrier.

But children, and their parents, are not merely absorbing this new youth culture as product.

He merely absorbed the massed thoughts of the others, finding this process highly useful to his mental adjustment.

During the stage of perception individuals spend time interacting with the subject of their enquiry, and they merely absorb the impressions their senses are giving them.

After all, he remained on Earth and could merely absorb reports from the fleet, most of which were of a catastrophic nature.