consumption
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Chinese gasoline and diesel consumption is also down more than 10% from a year ago, according to the IEA.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Just five of the concept plans included projections for water consumption and six listed options for where they would get their water.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
You risk breaking the finance-bro code by flashing signs of conspicuous consumption or daring to deviate from the norm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"The fire whirls burned the oil about 40 percent faster, cut soot emissions by 40 percent, and achieved up to 95 percent fuel consumption efficiency compared to in-situ fire tests," Oran said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
The excitement of the party, the provocation of the tableaux, “The Wreck of the Hesperus,” the consumption of far too many sweets—the children were, as they say nowadays, over- stimulated.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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