absorbed
Example Sentences
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Businesses that have already absorbed higher costs from tariffs may pass them along to consumers.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
That means losses are absorbed primarily by long-term equity investors rather than short-term creditors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
As the pandemic ended, rumors spread that St. Michael’s would close or be absorbed by the University of Vermont, located nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Zaslav, one of the most richly compensated executives in America, is poised to receive as much as $887 million to depart the company once it is absorbed by David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
I glance toward the front seat to make sure Mom didn’t hear that, but she’s completely absorbed in Aunt Jen’s story about her annoying coworker.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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