consume

Example Sentences

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While these systems are powerful, they consume large amounts of energy and can still produce unreliable results.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

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

There was nothing to do, though, when Lane extended his Martini glass to her but to accept the olive and consume it with apparent relish.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger