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

They enter the food chain when small creatures like krill consume them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

That committee’s report, which was released in December 2024, recommended that Americans eat less red and processed meat and consume more beans, peas and lentils.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Insulin injections encouraged Woolf to gain weight, and to manage his diabetes he needed to consume regular, high- protein, low-carbohydrate meals—meats were recommended—which also added pounds.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand