absorb

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Steven Mazur has spent the past year figuring out how to absorb about half a million dollars in additional tariffs without dramatically raising prices at his men’s clothing brand, Ash & Erie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Recessions have become rarer as we learn how to better absorb the shocks that historically would have contributed to recessions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Economists estimate the U.S. needs to add just 50,000 jobs a month, if that, to absorb the new entrants into the labor force.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Many say they are struggling to absorb the costs but feel they have little choice.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Heads pop up from behind everywhere, and at first I’m just shocked, but as I start to absorb who’s there, I realize it’s the track team.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen