absorbed
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"When we compared the spectra during the transit to the baseline, we saw that the atmosphere blocked the wavelengths of starlight absorbed by methane," Bello-Arufe said.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
What’s more, most of the costs tied to the AI boom have been absorbed by businesses so far.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
She also absorbed tough lessons on grief and loss.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The airport previously explained this was because it had "temporarily absorbed demand from elsewhere".
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The power they absorbed from the Uncles was stored in them, and with it they were able to control the Nightbeast.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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