absorbing
Example Sentences
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Treasury yields are little changed in Asian trade, absorbing the Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point interest-rate hike Wednesday and the prospect of more tightening to come.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
It means the unknown absorber must either be extremely effective at absorbing light, exist at a very high concentration inside the droplets, or satisfy both conditions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Now, like many Iranian students dreaming of a future elsewhere, she is scrambling to find another way to take it, while absorbing the new exam fee and hefty travel costs.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
An absorbing contest featuring some sensational points saw the Americans fight back again in the decider, only to falter from a commanding lead in the tie-break.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
By the time he exits the bathroom—after loading it down with “odor-absorbing” air freshener that doesn’t seem to be absorbing anything—G’ma’s back inside and decked out in her camo gear.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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