consuming

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Some cichlids evolved into predators, while others specialized in feeding on algae, sifting sand, or consuming plankton.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The AI race caused Meta’s stock-based compensation costs to balloon, consuming 96% of its free cash flow in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The fair is a bet that whatever draws artists to this landscape can sustain something larger without consuming it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

"For boats consuming more than a tonne of fuel per day, that's several hundred euros more," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“It keeps him from consuming all his air,” Hazel said.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan