draining

Example Sentences

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His successful but ultimately draining first inning led to UNC scoring four in the next two innings, knocking the Trojans into a huge hole and forcing its bullpen to stem the tide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s getting increasingly difficult to find those deals — but experts say it’s still possible to score a luxury travel experience without draining your bank account.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If the strait remains mostly closed, the draining of inventories will likely send prices back up over the next few months, straining the world economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It felt as if Newcastle had rediscovered a semblance of momentum in the final throes of a draining campaign after picking up seven points from a possible nine.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

We worked through the days and in the twilight getting in the rice, and then we worked three more days draining the fields and clearing them, and then three more nights sifting and winnowing.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya