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consumption

[kuhn-suhmp-shuhn] / kənˈsʌmp ʃən /


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His messages on Sunday night that he would stop Netanyahu may have been meant for Tehran's consumption to distance Washington from Israel's strikes.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

He told some people he was protesting racism and others he was protesting the consumption of meat.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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