consuming
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And the world is also making do with less oil — Asian countries, particularly China, curbed energy imports and are consuming less.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
For 15-year-old Aarushi, planning a Guardians of the Galaxy themed shirt for her leavers' day is a time consuming task but provided a "good break from learning".
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
When the slick became too deep, the fire whirls went out before consuming all of the fuel.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss consuming escapist vs. difficult art and the turmoil of modern marriage through The Drama and Beef Season 2.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
For five days the previous October the “power fire,” as it was called, had roared across these mountains, consuming seventeen thousand acres of pine and cedar.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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