consume
Example Sentences
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A nuclear-powered ship could likely travel faster while also being able to use electromagnetic railguns or lasers, which consume large amounts of electricity, Clark said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“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
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
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
We want to serve and to share, to labor and in turn consume that which is due to us.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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