Brock looked about him, absently reaching for the bowl of fruit.

He reached absently to touch the religious medal he wore.

Leaning closer to her sensor board, she absently reached over and switched off the channel.

She reached for it absently, to turn the vapid headlines out of sight.

He reached absently into his cigar box and removed the folded bill.

Her hands reached absently behind her as she sought composure.

Theresa absently reached for a strand of hair and began to twist it.

He reached absently for one of the small sausages on the platter.

He reached absently for his cup and then shoved it away from him.

He absently reached for his tea and sat back for a moment.