consumption

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The Bureau of Economic Analysis releases the personal consumption expenditures price index for February.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

By combining compact laser arrays, high-speed transmission, and precise optical control, this approach offers a practical path toward next-generation indoor wireless networks that deliver greater performance without increasing energy consumption.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Stocks of aluminum in the U.S. are estimated at 200,000 metric tons, about two weeks’ worth of domestic consumption, compared with four to six weeks usually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The FDA determines the public health risk of the level of lead in a food product by considering the level of lead toxicity measured in the food and estimated consumption.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

That’s what the consumption does to you, say the boys at the post office.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt