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In a society that’s defined by endless consumption of content, it is easy to absorb philosophies on a surface level, giving Gen Z performative labels to slap on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

His willingness to absorb humiliation may even strengthen his position.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

It would involve continued isolation of contaminated areas to prevent student contact and the removal of toxins through phytoremediation, an emerging technology that uses plants known to absorb toxins from the soil.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

As they grow, they absorb carbon from the atmosphere and surrounding water.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026

“Archaic relics,” the Gran had explained, with the power to absorb magic from other witches and control them.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

Joan Bosch, Eala’s coach since 2023, said Eala’s game translates naturally to grass because she absorbs and redirects pace so effectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

Doctors have to maintain this image of being "some kind of god" - a shield that absorbs everything and remains alright, he explains.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

“The insurance company absorbs certain risks in exchange for limits, restrictions and fees,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

The conglomerate will trade under the ticker symbol "SPCX," and all eyes will be on how Wall Street absorbs the offering.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

In sucking the blood it absorbs also the germs which are contained in it, and thus is infected.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

Worse, burned trees release the carbon they were storing, then destroy other plant life that could keep that carbon absorbed.

From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026

It is absorbed in the gut within minutes and then gets into the bloodstream.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Namely, how much microplastic is absorbed by the body and how much accumulates over time given that researchers think some level of the plastics exit the body.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

To listen today to the song, which spent four weeks at No. 1 and earned a Grammy nomination for female pop vocal performance, is to assume you’ve already absorbed every drop of its melodrama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

Had Vergil had an opportunity to read Proclus, some of this might have made its way into his text, but it is unlikely that he would have absorbed the concept of discovery.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

In the letter, he said businesses were "stretched to their limits, absorbing the costs of repairs, increased security, and the emotional toll of constant disruption".

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Researchers found that oak trees continue absorbing carbon dioxide well after their annual growth has ended, suggesting forests may store less carbon in wood than many climate models currently predict.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026

She never finished high school, but compensated for her incomplete education by devouring books and absorbing ideas.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

This week, companies signaled they’re done absorbing the costs.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Even at the foot of the steps they could feel the heat it was absorbing.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman