absorbing

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

This inability to spread risk made U.S. banks, and the economy they served, inherently fragile, with a financial infrastructure prone to amplifying shocks rather than absorbing them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

For an absorbing set and a half there was very little between the pair, until Osaka ran out of gas and Sabalenka was able to sweep to victory.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Elizebeth also made time for another absorbing pursuit—writing a book.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield