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absorb

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




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For Lopez, catching bass or trout and enjoying the occasional breeze is a perfect day to absorb the beauty of nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"The labour market could absorb all these people, there is huge demand," the priest insists.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Household balance sheets also retain significant capacity to absorb new supply,” they added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The news comes at a delicate time for Japanese monetary policy steering as officials assess the economy’s ability to absorb higher rates while the Iran crisis generates uncertainty about the trajectory for growth and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It was overwhelming and beautiful, and I stood in the center of the room, trying to absorb it all.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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