The phrase "able to absorb some" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the capacity or capability of something to take in or incorporate a portion of something else, such as information, energy, or resources.
Example: "The material is able to absorb some moisture, making it suitable for outdoor use."
Alternatives: "capable of taking in some" or "able to take in some".
"We've got to be able to absorb some body blows.
We were also able to absorb some of the lore that had begun improbably to gather in the oblique personal columns of the newspapers.
This work addresses the problem of finding a robust initial allocation of resources to strings of applications that is able to absorb some level of unknown input workload increase without rescheduling.
"That's not a cheerful story, either," he said, "but if they were able to absorb some of the spirit of the Greeks, that would serve them a great deal later on in life.
Low cost airlines "have two or three years of being able to absorb some domestic growth," Mr. Seaney said, as traditional airlines continue to pull back from serving smaller U.S. destinations to concentrate on expanding international markets.
It would serve all progressives – and that includes Sanders' foot soldiers – if she were able to absorb some of the passion and protest of her opponents' campaign and direct it towards a resounding Democratic victory.
And finally, some view nature as having threshold effects – that nature is resilient to a limited degree, able to absorb and withstand some human impacts.
Although the human brain is remarkably flexible, learning theorists now recognize that it is far better able to absorb information in some forms than others.
Luckily, this part was set up on an anti-vibration table that was able to absorb movement noises to some acceptable degree, but there were still lots of other noises.
"To be a championship-caliber club, you have to absorb some short-term injuries, and we were able to absorb them last year," Manager Mike Scioscia said.
The reality is that we're able to absorb staffing changes better in some areas than in others.
