absorbed

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Once absorbed, the vitamin is converted into molecules that help protect cells from oxidative damage and support other important biological functions.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The airport previously explained this was because it had "temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In a more confident, profitable environment, or when Hollywood is churning out films more regularly, a commercial dud might be easily absorbed.

From Barron's • May 11, 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 procedure wasn't effective because the rectum and large intestine absorbed few nutrients from the mixture, not enough to sustain a man.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow