consuming

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Look more closely at many major innovations throughout history and you’ll find a similar process of so-called simultaneous invention—different researchers consuming the same material and reaching similar conclusions independently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Those in the fasting mimicking group reduced their calorie intake for five consecutive days each month, consuming roughly 700 to 1,100 calories per day.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Patients must wait 30 minutes before consuming anything else.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Although black holes themselves cannot be seen, they can become incredibly bright when actively consuming surrounding material.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Exhaustion consuming him, his mind wandered to his short time in the Maze, his time as a Runner and how much he’d wanted it—ever since that first night in the Glade.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner