That matter simply absorbed my time, but I am now able to give your correspondence the attention it deserves.

The pigs had already produced young, and it may be understood that their care for these animals absorbed a great part of Neb and Pencroft's time.

In 1919 she resigned from her position at the University of Rome, as her educational work was increasingly absorbing all her time and interest.

Still, the administrative turnover has absorbed Mr. Rudenstine's time and left him without key aides.

His fame had spread, and no longer would he allow one case to absorb all his time.

What is the clutter and trivia which absorbs your precious time?

Patrol activities interspersed with minesweeping training absorbed her time until mid-summer when she sailed to the western Pacific Ocean.

My lords," said Jonnie, "may I ask further forgiveness for absorbing your valuable time.

For five or six years he worked in secret:the effort absorbed all his spare time and money, including that which he earned by playing the violin at the Bolton theatre.

Keep your overhead low and don't quit your day job until your idea can absorb your time.