consume
Example Sentences
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"That hand you get dealt can consume you or you can walk through a door where you can use it as a powerful message to the world," he said.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
"In addition, pygmy rattlesnakes were expected to have an increased prevalence of Ro, as they primarily consume lizards and frogs which are known to transmit the parasite."
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
“These are purely cosmetic, so it’s just here to make the product more attractive, more beautiful, and allow manufacturers to make us want to consume more,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
In a review of past research in Nutrients, researchers noted that people who consume less processed foods, sugar, saturated fats and alcohol have significantly lower levels of visceral fat.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
“How long ago did she consume the fruit?”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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