absorb

Example Sentences

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They absorb it quickly, re-price almost instantaneously, and look for the next target with breathtaking speed.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

On the other hand, SpaceX could attract institutional investors and absorb interest that might’ve otherwise gone to smaller stocks favored by retail investors, he added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Producers often absorb the price increases in the short term, but some increases are already in the works.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

They translate directly into the cost of transport, electricity and food for 1.3 million people with no buffer to absorb them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“The cotton balls weren’t thick enough to absorb the impact.”

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller