absorb

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Steven Mazur has spent the past year figuring out how to absorb about half a million dollars in additional tariffs without dramatically raising prices at his men’s clothing brand, Ash & Erie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Recessions have become rarer as we learn how to better absorb the shocks that historically would have contributed to recessions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

So rather than pass the billions of dollars in tariff costs along to consumers, carmakers have chosen to absorb the blow.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Many say they are struggling to absorb the costs but feel they have little choice.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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