consumption

Example Sentences

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Despite such concerns, domestic consumption is holding up.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

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

"Government expenditure on consumption is rising much more sharply than investment," economist Oliver Holtemoeller of the Halle Institute for Economic Research said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

They want to know if there’s something wrong with me, the bad eyes or the consumption maybe.

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