absorbed
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Despite these issues, Cohen says he has absorbed most of the cost increases, and that his sales are up.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
SpaceX, which absorbed Musk's xAI lab, could see shares begin trading as early as Friday, targeting a valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion in what would be the largest IPO in history.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Sometimes closed schools are absorbed by a bigger college, but abrupt shutdowns can leave behind land and buildings that aren’t easily repurposed, especially in remote areas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
He was reading, with absorbed interest, a tiny, vellum-bound book written in some Near Eastern language.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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