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consuming

[kuhn-soo-ming] / kənˈsu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
absorbing
Synonyms


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De Zerbi agreed the stress and fear of relegation could be the factor consuming the Spurs squad – but he has no time to lose getting his message across.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The FDA has long warned against consuming raw, unpasteurized milk, citing risks of dangerous bacteria such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli that can lead to severe illness or, in rare cases, death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

In other words, what people think they are consuming can shape not only their perception of taste but also how their brain responds to it.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The Wegovy pill must be taken on an empty stomach with no more than four ounces of water, and requires patients to wait 30 minutes before consuming anything else.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

It was as if our sorrow was so consuming that there was no room for anything else.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez




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