How to pronounce consumptive

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“consumptive” in real sentences

57 clips in the index · 28 American · 1 British · 8 Australian. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. all consumptive water use in the study

    Geoscience Australia · hear it here

  2. of the consumptive use associated with the irrigated agriculture.

    USGS · hear it here

  3. USFWS - Matt Connolly: And 72% of the spending was on recreation that was non-consumptive.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service · hear it here

  4. And when it comes to our consumptive behaviors, on the one hand, you know, I may

    The Diary Of A CEO · hear it here

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