1.   As hard as it is, the granite has absorbed the oil.

2.   At Monsanto, researchers are reconfiguring the genes of potato plants to create a starchier tuber that absorbs less oil during frying.

3.   Do not neglect this step, because it prevents the wood from absorbing the oil from the new glazing compound, which would cause it to dry prematurely.

4.   Feathers absorb the oil and then cannot keep out the cold ocean water.

5.   It is unable to absorb diesel oil in amounts sufficient to detonate.

6.   Optimism that worldwide demand is strong enough and inventories lean enough to absorb oil Iraq would export under a United Nations plan also boosted prices.

7.   OPEC ministers, though, have said demand is strong enough to absorb the oil.

8.   Some traders attributed the gains to optimism that worldwide demand is strong enough and inventories lean enough to absorb the oil.

9.   Sprinkle the kitty litter on the puddle and allow it to absorb the oil.

10.   The fertilizer first absorbed the oil.