absorbing
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Graduation also comes at a time when students are "the least financially resilient", says Allingham, as they have been absorbing the costs of studying all year.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The markets are absorbing a fraction of that available capital.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Large language models are capable of absorbing and processing massive quantities of linguistic information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
When the MPS was disrupted, the neurons began absorbing material much faster.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
She closed her eyes, absorbing the cool air, when she heard the impossible boy calling her name.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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