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absorb

[ab-sawrb, -zawrb] / æbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb /




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Interest and repayments absorb increasing amounts of available business earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

During the r-process, atomic nuclei rapidly absorb free neutrons.

From Science Daily • Jul. 8, 2026

I’m more than happy to just absorb all of the energy throughout this process, throughout this campaign process, and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

That's due to the energy needed by the stomach, intestines and liver to break down and absorb these complex molecules.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

They had been using those freaky necklaces they’d worn during the battle in the valley to not only absorb power from other witches but to influence the Grans through powerful and corrupted magic.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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