consuming

Example Sentences

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Some cichlids evolved into predators, while others specialized in feeding on algae, sifting sand, or consuming plankton.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

"We found that flies consuming caffeine at night were less able to suppress movement, displaying impulsive behaviors such as reckless flying despite these aversive conditions."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The consuming passion of her work is not what it used to be because it’s physical.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Building a nuclear plant became more time consuming and expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

All he could taste was the pervasive and consuming despair, like soot on his tongue.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner