11.   That factory is underused and will absorb most of the production from the closed plants, he said.

12.   The Nissan that absorbed most of the second explosion was parked next to a BMW undercover car driven by a Fulton County detective.

13.   The other men in the room were also exposed, but they survived, largely because Slotin absorbed most of the radiation.

14.   The paper towels absorbed most of the grease so the bacon did not need to be drained after cooking.

15.   The pad absorbs most of the shock whenever the thumb is hit.

16.   This is a sign that the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.

17.   Trucking executives say the Frejus is already strained to its limits, because it absorbed most of the traffic from Mont Blanc.

18.   When risotto has absorbed most of the liquid and is slightly underdone, remove from heat, remove onion, and place risotto in large chilled bowl.

19.   When the rice has absorbed most of the liquid, stir in the chicken and peas.

20.   When the raisins have absorbed most of the whiskey, scatter them and any remaining whiskey over the bread.