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consume

[kuhn-soom] / kənˈsum /




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In the end, paying for what you consume is likely to be the best for everyone's budget, the research suggests.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Today’s graduates face education costs that consume years of earnings while carrying debt their grandparents never imagined.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

They add: "Assessing long-term efficacy is critical since those who work night shifts for many years would need to consistently consume melatonin supplements over that time frame to maximize the potential cancer prevention benefits."

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

How much water and electricity do they consume?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Bobby also ate as much soft ice cream—another first at the fair—as he could consume.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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