absorbed

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

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

This shift toward alkalinity may activate certain enzymes that increase how quickly glucose is absorbed and used by the body.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

That means losses are absorbed primarily by long-term equity investors rather than short-term creditors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Kevin Murphy, a professor of restaurant management at the University of Central Florida who spent years running restaurants, said many young people are absorbed in social media and other activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

“I am completely absorbed in combat life. I can’t seem to think of anything but the fighting,” Lilya told her mother.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein