draining
Example Sentences
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Those who secure jobs in towns often relocate with their families, further draining rural communities of school-age children.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The president said on social-media Saturday that the government had met with contractors to discuss draining the water for repairs and expected the work to be completed quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Just days ahead of the report—due before the opening bell on June 18—Morgan Stanley downgraded shares to Equal-Weight from Overweight, noting that massive investments in AI were draining resources away from information technology services.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Furthermore, the centers’ cooling systems need a lot of water, draining local aquifers and water tables, with the more efficient systems still requiring significant amounts.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Jam and Redemption sat at the table, and Bitter slid them a plate with some dodo on it, the oil draining away on folded paper towels.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
