consume

Example Sentences

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Borgli fearlessly asks how quickly the images we consume by scrolling or watching the news affect our thinking.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

"Sure, AI data centres consume massive amounts of energy, contribute to air pollution, and drain the water supply from local communities," Forcino said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Anne writes about the people and the companies that release, distribute and license music; the concert business and live-event ticketing; and podcasting, radio and the changing ways listeners consume audio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Officials said consumers who have purchased the bag of nuggets should not consume them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The wild bacteria consume the cell culture, eat it up, and make a variety of different smells in the air while they’re prowing, whereas viruses kill cells^ without releasing an odor.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston