absorbing

Example Sentences

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The oil has spent weeks absorbing garlic, herbs, tomato sweetness, and savory depth.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

But not every airline can keep fares in check by absorbing the higher fuel costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

However, he was drawn to football, not necessarily playing it but absorbing the tactics.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Several Fed districts highlighted the inflation-mitigation strategies of businesses that ranged from supply-chain adjustments, reduced offerings and absorbing higher costs themselves to preserve customer demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But naturally occurring uranium also contained U-235, which was much more fissile—highly likely to split after absorbing a neutron of almost any speed.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik