absorbed
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On average, the amount of methane absorbed by the soils increased by approximately 3% annually.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
But she was absorbed, ignoring her own life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Investors submitted $2.77 in bids for every $1 of bonds available, while indirect bidders, a category that includes foreign institutions, absorbed more than 80% of the offering.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The punishment he absorbed has raised questions over whether his decision to take an immediate rematch has come too soon but Wardley remains confident he can reverse the result.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
I glance toward the front seat to make sure Mom didn’t hear that, but she’s completely absorbed in Aunt Jen’s story about her annoying coworker.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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