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consumption

[kuhn-suhmp-shuhn] / kənˈsʌmp ʃən /


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Chinese gasoline and diesel consumption is also down more than 10% from a year ago, according to the IEA.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Just five of the concept plans included projections for water consumption and six listed options for where they would get their water.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Usage-based pricing shifts risk to the customers, because it forces them to track consumption, said Gil Luria, head of technology research at financial services firm D.A.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"The fire whirls burned the oil about 40 percent faster, cut soot emissions by 40 percent, and achieved up to 95 percent fuel consumption efficiency compared to in-situ fire tests," Oran said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Over the next few days, Nathan drafted an experiment that would compare water consumption between Nali’s heirloom kernels that had been passed down to her through many generations and store-bought kernels.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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