absorbed

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A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

China has absorbed a big share of the adjustments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Lead investigator Dr Javier Ottaviani said some simple food switches could "make a real difference" to how much of these beneficial compounds are absorbed.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Appetite may decrease, oral health can worsen, chronic illnesses become more common and many older people take medicines that affect how nutrients are absorbed, used or cleared from the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

“I am completely absorbed in combat life. I can’t seem to think of anything but the fighting,” Lilya told her mother.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein