consumption
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While Uber and Lyft drivers have concocted clever ways to cut gas consumption, they say that without some relief they will be forced to leave the ride-hailing business.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai reported a drop in annual profit and revenue for the first time ever, hurt by subdued consumption in China and as the company prioritized price stability over growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The best things in life are not always free, but there’s plenty you can do without conspicuous consumption.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
“We incentivized them to try to smooth consumption consistent with a lot of economic models,” Duffy said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
I stated that the food was unfit for human consumption.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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