as in consumes
to have complete control over
sewed up the available openings so that no one else had a chance to play golf
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Plug-in solar generates electricity rather than consumes it.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
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Solving this peculiar whodunit is anything but predictable, and the case consumes seasoned detective Homer (Richard Jenkins) as well as young crimes officer Jodie (Joy Sunday).—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Musiel possesses extensive experience in estate planning, appraisal assignments, and understands the critical valuation nuances that directly impact tax positioning, wealth transfer strategy, and long-term asset preservation, too.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Awara’s Natural Luxury Hybrid model is our pick for an affordable option that still possesses noticeable quality.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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But in his first season on the Main Line, Kevin Willard has the Wildcats back in the Big Dance.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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