consume
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“Super prime consumers generally remain well positioned to manage affordability challenges, while those in non-prime risk tiers face growing stress as required payments consume an increasing share of their income,” Raneri said in a statement.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
A big reason is the electronic circuits and memory inside the device, which consume energy and release heat as they operate.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
There are other reforms worth testing: more open peer review, better data availability checks, and stronger triage to screen out low-quality submissions before they consume reviewer time.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
“We see oil price risk skewed to the upside near term and flag potential for a cool Australian winter to consume current surplus domestic gas supply,” analyst Tom Allen says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
How much corn did Judith, Isaac, and I consume in our McDonald’s meal?
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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