absorbed
Example Sentences
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More than 90 percent of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gas emissions has been absorbed by the oceans, sparing land from warming but at severe cost to marine life, reefs and coastal communities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The deal is expected to be easily absorbed given Public Financial’s less than 1% contribution to Public Bank’s earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Merrill said a persistent drought, which has prompted water restrictions at the Grand Canyon, allowed the heavy rainfall to run off quickly rather than get absorbed by the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Despite previous tariffs increasing costs for manufacturers, car dealerships have absorbed the "lion's share" to date, according to Bernard Yaros, lead economist at Oxford Economics.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
He’d been so absorbed in flying that he’d even forgotten to be worried.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
