using up
Example Sentences
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Some of those caregivers, the group says, also face financial consequences, including taking on more debt and using up their savings.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
The sector can’t seem to catch a break lately, battered by a war that is using up U.S. missile supplies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Electric propulsion systems are far more efficient than traditional chemical rockets, using up to 90% less propellant.
From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026
On a larger scale, AI data centers are at the forefront of local protests and environmental concern, with the megaprojects polluting acres of once peaceful land, using up precious resources and driving up electricity prices.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
I wasn’t ready to walk out into a school hallway yet, so I took my time, using up some more tissues and taking a series of very, very deep breaths.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
