absorbed

Example Sentences

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A “shock of this magnitude cannot be absorbed through the crude market alone,” a J.P.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

That is in line with the so-called breakeven rate, the level of job creation at which new people entering the workforce can be absorbed.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It’s over right here, right now, the Lakers having absorbed consecutive 18-point smackdowns by a team whose reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has barely shown up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The company has absorbed a number of competitors in recent years, including MarineTraffic in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“He looks weak as a sickly lamb,” I observed, folding and refolding my napkin and pretending to be absorbed in my place setting.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan