absorb
Example Sentences
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“He is doing what he has done from the start. He is absorbing pressure that the institution would otherwise have to absorb without him,” he wrote in an essay Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
He explained that as cereal prices on the world market have remained stable, he has had to absorb the cost and can't pass it on.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Regional airports that relied on Spirit’s high-volume, low-cost routes are also bracing for disruption as competitors move to absorb stranded passengers.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
Vitamin D is best known for helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are critical for maintaining strong bones.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
We have seen that the road to expertness is clear and wide, and that it invites anyone with an open mind and a capacity to absorb new experiences.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
Vocabulary lists containing absorb
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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