No one else spoke for several long seconds afterward, as the import of his words sank in.

Alexandra asked, sitting up and turning to face Sebastian as the import of his words sank in.

For a long moment, she stared at him, letting the full import of his thoughts sink into her mind.

He paused, letting the full import of his words sink in.

Then the import of what she said sank in.

She stared at him as the full import of what he was saying sank in.

He didn't say anything for a moment, letting the import of the words sink in.

Startlement filled his eyes as the possible import of the question sank in.

That was the only word to describe my feelings when the whole import of his proposal finally sank in.

Howell paused to let the import of his words sink in.