1.   They are arriving at a time when the economy, with its tight labour Market, can not easily absorb them.

2.   A surging U.S. economy can absorb these immigrants.

3.   Many Americans question whether the economy can absorb so many newcomers, and parents worry about their children being exposed to bad influences through the Internet.

4.   Moreover, they said, their economies could not absorb a large number of people returning.

5.   A strong U.S. economy usually absorbs more Japanese exports.

6.   Dr Viroj voiced concern over whether the rural economies could absorb the huge influx of laid-off workers.

7.   In addition, a strong Japanese economy should absorb more imports, which must be paid for in foreign currencies.

8.   Israel wants to limit the number of returnees, saying the Palestinian economy cannot absorb a large influx of exiles.

9.   Malaysia is facing the threat of recession as its economy absorbs the impact of the Asian financial crisis.

10.   To avoid such a scenario, the government should limit spending to what the economy can absorb, Sanusi added.