as in consumes
to take in as food
anyone planning to partake of the vegetarian meal needs to sign up for it beforehand
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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 -
The brain itself consumes roughly 20-25% of resting metabolic energy in humans, compared to just 3-4% in most mammals.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The average American eats about 18 pounds of ice cream, or about 4 gallons, each year, according to the IDFA.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Everyone eats the same meal, including the teachers, and the guests, who may be surprised that the children have cleared their plates of these vegetables.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Partakes (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partakes%20%28of%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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