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absorb

[ab-sawrb, -zawrb] / æbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb /




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Autodesk has its sights set on a 41% operating margin by fiscal 2029 and believes it can absorb MaintainX and still hit that target.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

However, under extremely high pressure, collisions between hydrogen molecules create temporary molecular interactions that can absorb and trap thermal radiation.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Plus, over the course of this offseason, the Eagles have added so many receivers—including Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks and Hollywood Brown—that they can absorb his anticipated departure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The UK has a legally-binding commitment to reach that point by 2050 while in Scotland, which has more available land for planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide, the target date is 2045.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

I’ve already made sure that my bedroom door is shut tight so my clothes won’t absorb the smell.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan




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