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absorb

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




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That leaves toymakers with two expensive choices: Absorb some of the tariff costs, or shift to domestic production.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2024

Absorb what he could from his new Pittsburgh Steelers teammates without being a distraction.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

“This is what we talk to him about: Absorb yourself in the process,” said Reich, 54, who started only 20 games in 13 N.F.L. seasons.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2016

Actual differences, though not statistically significant, went against the new device: 7.8% of Absorb patients and 6.1% of Xience patients suffered a serious adverse event related to the treated blockage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2016

My idea is not to fatten the lecture agents and lyceums on the spoils, but put all the ducats religiously into two equal piles, and say to the artist and lecturer, "Absorb these."

From Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885) by Paine, Albert Bigelow




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