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absorb

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




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Passive funds tracking major benchmarks are expected to absorb up to 48% of SpaceX’s public float, impacting existing holdings.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Rivers run low, exposing beds of sand, stone and gravel that absorb and radiate heat.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

However, under extremely high pressure, collisions between hydrogen molecules create temporary molecular interactions that can absorb and trap thermal radiation.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Kraft Heinz said it plans to absorb about 80% of its inflation this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

You can shield them with your body and soul, trying to absorb that awful rain, but they’ll still move toward him.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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