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Calcium is a major structural component of bone, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and supports normal bone metabolism.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

It started appearing in my parents’ pantry in Costco two-packs, usually beside gigantic cases of bottled water, enough paper towels to absorb a malfunctioning sprinkler system and gallon-sized jugs of olive oil.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

With energy prices remaining elevated, businesses are now less prepared to absorb cost price increases, Bullock added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

So if you already have enough money to absorb a major veterinary bill and can keep contributing regularly, a dedicated savings account may be an option.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

The Muslims were quick to absorb the wisdom of the peoples that they conquered.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

The Mediterranean Sea absorbs heat during summer, increasing evaporation and contributing to heavier rainfall when storms develop.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

They have served as "a buffer that absorbs bad years so that a single drought or a single dry season does not translate directly into a water crisis", she told reporters.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

“It seems elitist maybe,” Flanders added, but the small island absorbs a “crush” of people in the summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

These orbitals contain valuable information about how a molecule behaves and interacts with its environment, including how it absorbs light and how chemical reactions may unfold.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

Held together by a long metal frame, the control rods are long, thin poles made of a material, often containing cadmium, that absorbs neutrons.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

The precious metals strategist expects the market to have largely absorbed rate tightening expectations and place greater weight on other reasons to buy gold, such as the asset’s diversification appeal and intact official-sector buying.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

When these transport systems are impaired, less dietary oxalate is absorbed.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

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

It has been proposed that health care in the islands would be absorbed by local authorities, though no decisions have been made on this.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

“I am completely absorbed in combat life. I can’t seem to think of anything but the fighting,” Lilya told her mother.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

It was also Iran's third-largest customer, absorbing nearly 12 percent of its exports, worth more than $7 billion, according to the World Trade Organization.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

One possible class of substances capable of such strong absorption is highly absorbing conjugated organic molecules.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026

AI adoption, and the efficiencies and productivity gains it promises, may provide the U.S. with a plausible path to absorbing higher interest-rate costs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

An absorbing contest featuring some sensational points saw the Americans fight back again in the decider, only to falter from a commanding lead in the tie-break.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Ugwu wanted to learn these things, so he nurtured his friendship with both men; he had become their sponge, absorbing much and giving little away.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie