1.   Any sustained decline in spending would affect Gross Domestic Product figures for the third quarter, because personal consumption fuels two-thirds of economic growth.

2.   Because consumption fuels more than two-thirds of U.S. growth, this is a reassuring number rather than a worrisome one.

3.   Consumption then might suffer, which would depress economic activity because consumption fuels two-thirds of U.S. growth.

4.   Consumer activity is far from robust, which is troubling because consumption fuels two-thirds of economic growth.

5.   Dodd said the United States has to take much of the responsibility for drug trafficking abroad, because its consumption of drugs fuels the demand and production.

6.   The issue is important because about two-thirds of U.S. economic growth is fueled by consumption.

7.   This makes sense, because personal consumption fuels two-thirds of economic growth.

8.   This point of contention is key, because personal consumption fuels about two-thirds of all U.S. growth.

9.   While stronger growth among key trading partners should aid German exporters later this year, the economy needs stronger private consumption to fuel a real turnaround.

10.   Mahathir said he hoped domestic consumption would fuel much-needed economic growth.