absorbed

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The imaging results revealed both brightness and phase changes within the plasma channel, including the formation of a dense free-electron plasma that affects how light is absorbed and how it travels through water.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Wilhelm Roux, who studied under Virchow and later absorbed Charles Darwin’s influence, saw something darker: a “struggle of the parts,” with individual cells vying fiercely for resources and dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

As with his beloved Florida citrus, Rick Dantzler’s on the way out—age 70, retiring from the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, which, after losing its state funding, was getting absorbed by another group anyway.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Businesses that have already absorbed higher costs from tariffs may pass them along to consumers.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

“Go on, please,” said Laurie, as Jo became absorbed in her work, looking a trifle displeased.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott