sews up

present tense third-person singular of sew up
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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Verb
  • Every company generates or consumes capital.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • All in all, the researchers estimated their new device consumes at most one-tenth the power of current state-of-the-art electronic neuromorphic hardware.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The United States possesses the world’s strongest military, most innovative economy, and deepest capital markets.
    Marc Andersen, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • While Languedoc possesses remarkable varietal diversity, Legrand is quick to point out that grapes are only the starting point.
    Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
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  • Just like white vinegar, lemon juice has an acidity that can get rid of dullness affecting your whites.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Miami has 12 roster spots filled and will add two or three other players on value deals.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
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  • But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
  • But that’s exactly how unlimited campaign spending monopolizes our politics.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Sews up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sews%20up. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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