consume

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People who consumed more than nine servings per day were 67% more likely to experience major cardiac events compared with those who ate about one serving daily.

From Science Daily

About a fifth of the 100m barrels of oil that the world consumes every day usually travels via the Strait of Hormuz, which runs along part of Iran's coast.

From BBC

About a fifth of the 100 million barrels of oil that the world consumes every day traditionally travelled via the Strait of Hormuz, which runs along part of Iran's coast.

From BBC

One group followed a diet high in sweet-tasting foods, another consumed a low-sweetness diet, and a third group had a moderate level.

From Science Daily

Lila’s career, her body, her entire life was consumed by the world until she was left with nothing, and now she’s holding a mirror back up to it.

From Los Angeles Times