consume

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The reason: Net imports of oil and liquefied natural gas consume 1% to 2% of European gross domestic product, whereas net exports contribute 0.2% to U.S. output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

In those settings, microbes could rely on sunlight for energy and avoid animals that would otherwise consume them, especially during stressful periods or after mass extinctions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Borgli fearlessly asks how quickly the images we consume by scrolling or watching the news affect our thinking.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

"Sure, AI data centres consume massive amounts of energy, contribute to air pollution, and drain the water supply from local communities," Forcino said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In his stone paws, he held a stone acorn that he would never get to consume.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo