Prepositions – The Correct Preposition After “Consumption”

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I'd like to know which preposition is correct after "Consumption" in the following sentence?

The excessive use of energy stems from improper consumption patterns ….. people.

Best Answer

In this case, I would use "of". If the word "patterns" was not used, it would also be understandable with "by".

The excessive use of energy stems from improper consumption patterns of people.

The excessive use of energy stems from improper consumption by people.

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