absorbing
Example Sentences
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Trees play a key role in tackling climate change by "absorbing carbon, cutting pollution, reducing flood risk and cooling built-up areas during hot weather", a spokesperson added.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
But not every airline can keep fares in check by absorbing the higher fuel costs.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
The harder thing to know is how long American households can keep absorbing rising inflation, higher borrowing costs and roughly $4.50-a-gallon gas prices before it hurts the economy.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
“The market was positioned as a flagship host city but is now absorbing a gap between expectation and reality.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Elizebeth also made time for another absorbing pursuit—writing a book.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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