using up

Example Sentences

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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

This didn’t come by using up spare capacity; the unemployment rate actually edged up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Overton took a break from red-ball cricket after using up a spot at The Oval which could have gone to Matthew Potts, Matthew Fisher or Sam Cook.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

The Italians were using up an awful amount of men.

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway