Stable
Stable adjective - Marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion.
Used up
Both terms in one sentence
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Since more of it comes into circulation when loads of it are reclaimed but is taken out of circulation when it gets used up, it forms a sometimes fluctuating but relatively stable currency.
Source: Video Game / Destiny -
Marcus was able to replenish the amount of blood He had used up to accelerate his recovery, by devouring an entire stable full of horses, and Selene was able to heal her head wound and force out a silver bullet, by drinking the blood of an Antigen delivery guard.
Source: Film / Underworld
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