absorb
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“This could be a sign that businesses think consumers are unwilling or unable to absorb further cost increases,” said chief economist Bill Adams of Fifth Third Commercial Bank.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Still, the sector appears well-positioned to absorb moderate stress, backed by strong capital buffers and sizeable provisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
If that happens, Kerr conceded “the market may not be able to absorb both back-to-back.”
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Instead, they simply absorb the bright, punchy dressing while retaining their texture.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
She went on to say that she wanted all her children to absorb the meaning of the words they sang, not just mouth them, like silly-billy parrots.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
Vocabulary lists containing absorb
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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