consume
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STV argued the way people consume news is changing.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
How much water and electricity do they consume?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“Over time, doctor appointments, emergencies, financial costs and daily caregiving responsibilities can gradually consume the time and energy couples would otherwise spend on their relationship,” Nguyen said.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The breakthrough could be especially important for artificial intelligence systems, which consume enormous amounts of power.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
“And didn’t they consume transport?” asked the student.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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