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consuming

[kuhn-soo-ming] / kənˈsu mɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
absorbing
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Chan School of Public Health, adults were consuming an average of 2.9 ounces of protein per day in 2025.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

The state could also make building public transit in L.A. less costly and time consuming, others argue, if it played a bigger role in carrying out major construction projects for local transit systems.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

However, more people were still consuming protein shakes, with little evidence they were switching to other protein-boosted beverages or snacks, according to Davenport.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Only participants consuming caffeine experienced reduced anxiety along with better attention and alertness.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

“I’m done waiting,” he said, the rage spilling over, consuming him, and he bolted for the doors of Blessed Way Church and shoved his way outside.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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