| While there is a strong spiritual component to their existence, it is not all-consuming. |
| Taking over the state broadcasting system became an all-consuming obsession. |
| For many years, her mother and Lilette's father were involved in an illicit, passionate and all-consuming affair. |
| Despite the all-consuming nature of running a ski area, the Muellers never pushed their children to get involved with the family business. |
| What does any of this all-consuming grubby affair have to do with the business of politics? |
| The desire to find some kind of Christmas peace became all-consuming. |
