absorb

Example Sentences

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A low payout ratio means companies have a lot of cushion to absorb economic or geopolitical shocks, while still churning out cash to shareholders.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Farmers have told the National Farmers Union they can't absorb the extra costs and food prices will likely have to rise as a result.

From BBC • 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

“I believe we have done enough to absorb this one small physical variance, don’t you?”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera