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absorb

[ab-sawrb, -zawrb] / æbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb /




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Instead, they simply absorb the bright, punchy dressing while retaining their texture.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

These could create a glut of supply that demand may struggle to absorb – meaning prices of those shares could fall.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

How the character will absorb that realization is anyone’s guess — including Hayakawa’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“We also expect there is adequate inventory to absorb lost production for a certain period.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

They had been using those freaky necklaces they’d worn during the battle in the valley to not only absorb power from other witches but to influence the Grans through powerful and corrupted magic.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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