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absorbed

[ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd] / æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd /


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But that’s not the story most people have absorbed.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

One explanation is that a large galaxy absorbed a smaller companion.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

They may be nervous, stressed, not speak the language, be absorbed in their own head.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Nasa absorbed his ovation, then took his bench in the middle of the orchestra with a little monitor displaying the movie on his piano.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

A few drops of rain had fallen and been quickly absorbed by the dry ground.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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