consuming
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For example, they can slowly push a spacecraft through long interplanetary journeys while consuming very little fuel.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
And the world is also making do with less oil — Asian countries, particularly China, curbed energy imports and are consuming less.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Runtime is a problem "plaguing every humanoid company" Griffin says – locomotion and moving joints are power consuming.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David discuss consuming escapist vs. difficult art and the turmoil of modern marriage through The Drama and Beef Season 2.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
We did not know the name of whatever was consuming this tiny girl and the doctors could not explain the nature of the problem.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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