consumptive

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The majority of IBM’s software follows a consumptive and instance-related pricing model, not SaaS, and we think that is a better place to be.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Taking steps now to decrease consumptive uses across the Basin will reduce the need to implement draconian measures in the following years.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2025

"We don't say AI is inherently good or that it is empirically better, just that when we looked at it in these instances, it was less energy consumptive," Torrance said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

By planting local plants, you can also support native pollinators, finding that spark or connection to nature in a less vain and consumptive manner.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2023

It could have been consumption or tuberculosis; Erasmus seemed to be a consumptive, always weak and lacking in energy.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman