absorbed
Example Sentences
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Merrill said a persistent drought, which has prompted water restrictions at the Grand Canyon, allowed the heavy rainfall to run off quickly rather than get absorbed by the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Despite previous tariffs increasing costs for manufacturers, car dealerships have absorbed the "lion's share" to date, according to Bernard Yaros, lead economist at Oxford Economics.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Indirect bidders, a group that includes foreign buyers, absorbed 60.8% of the $42.9 billion in bids accepted in the competitive tender, down from a previous average of 64.6%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
That porous structure would have absorbed and weakened some of the energy from the collision, helping Deimos survive the impact.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
I glance toward the front seat to make sure Mom didn’t hear that, but she’s completely absorbed in Aunt Jen’s story about her annoying coworker.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
