Example Sentences

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The rocket hasn’t flown any customer satellites yet after intense flight tests and technical setbacks, and is consuming a huge amount of investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence is consuming enormous amounts of electricity in the United States.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Bank of America data indicates that capital spending by hyperscalers is consuming nearly all cash generated from their existing operations.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

“We have to be where everyone is consuming their content, so that’s an opportunity for us,” Min said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2025

Every lyric of “Amazing Grace” is consuming me, opening my eyes real wide.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles