The full meaning of Tom's words had just sunk in.

And then the true meaning of the wizard's statement sank in.

A short silence ensued while the full meaning sank in.

The true meaning of what the Edenist was saying finally sank in.

It took a minute before the meaning behind the words sank in.

With a Spanish translation, the full meaning of the message sank in.

I don't think the full meaning of it has really sunk in.

There was a silence, as the possible meanings of that word sank in.

Peter read the letter twice before its meaning sank in.

She heard the words, but the meaning didn't sink in.