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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When the algae die and decompose, the process consumes oxygen that fish need to survive.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026 -
Reducing the need for permanent port fuel infrastructure To support continuous operations, the platform consumes roughly 16,500 to 17,600 pounds of hydrogen per week, stored in modular, ISO-compatible low-pressure containers integrated into the floating structure.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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There is no denying the potential and talent that Simpson possesses.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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Despite years of decay, Venezuela still possesses a large, uneven mix of military hardware.—
Solly Boussidan , Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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In fact, their entire relationship has an eerie, performative aura.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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The suit alleges RealPage monopolizes the market for commercial rental revenue management software.—
John Molseed,
Twin Cities,
24 Nov. 2025
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This helps ensure that no one monopolizes the event and that the more reserved employees have a chance to share.—
Chintan Shah,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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