absorbed

Example Sentences

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That means losses are absorbed primarily by long-term equity investors rather than short-term creditors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

While the amount of great music we absorbed as a staff left us a little delirious, it ensured we’d have plenty of moments to recall for a highlight reel of Weekend 1.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Anwar Gargash, hailed the cease-fire as a victory for the Gulf monarchy, which absorbed the brunt of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the past five weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

While some companies have increased prices, Dubbal says many brands and vendors have absorbed them so far, shielding consumers.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He was reading, with absorbed interest, a tiny, vellum-bound book written in some Near Eastern language.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt