absorbing

Example Sentences

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Trees play a key role in tackling climate change by "absorbing carbon, cutting pollution, reducing flood risk and cooling built-up areas during hot weather", a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

Postings for entry-level jobs continue to decline, with artificial intelligence absorbing much junior-level work, even as the cost of living gets higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In fact, “the global economy looks to be absorbing the oil shock fairly smoothly,” writes Citi’s Nathan Sheets, who only modestly lowered his 2026 global growth expectations today.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

I am still absorbing how easily the facts flowed out of me.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson