First, the atmosphere may absorb part of the energy passing through it.

Many filters absorb part of the light available, necessitating longer exposure.

His newspaper interests, however, absorbed only part of his activities.

He contends that the tax advantage is "a subsidy for inefficiency" because the Government absorbs part of the cost.

Andasol has a thermal storage system which absorbs part of the heat produced in the solar field during the day.

That would encourage the unemployed to find work quickly, even at lower wages, because the benefits would absorb part of the shock.

The company will absorb part of the cost of the handsets to keep retail prices low.

A sponsor may even absorb part of a new fund's initial expenses to make it more competitive.

Additionally she absorbed part of her husband's psychic ability and the power of a demon.

He rubbed the back of his head, which had absorbed part of the shock, and looked up-at nothing.