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deplete

[dih-pleet] / dɪˈplit /


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And even if they’ve accumulated more assets, they can face steep costs that deplete those assets quickly.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

And even if that fact might make you depressed, scrolling will deplete one’s cynicism until it’s replaced by another attention-grabbing post.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

High costs of advanced AI models like Fable 5 can quickly deplete developer budgets, driving demand for efficient infrastructure.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

If it gets into rivers it can be very damaging - causing algal blooms which block sunlight and deplete the water of oxygen, affecting wildlife.

From BBC May 22, 2026

They marched through the work of the store as if they wanted to deplete themselves of every last bit of energy.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

"Dry weather depletes our water, and hot weather means we use more of it," they added.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The caregiving burden this puts on younger generations results in a quiet shadow job, experts say — one that gets absorbed into their lives and depletes them physically, mentally and financially.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

The leak also depletes the source for a chemical reaction, which is generating heat that, in turn, accelerates the reaction in a process called “thermal runaway.”

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2026

If the conflict drags on and depletes critical materials stockpiles, the industry could face significant cost pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal May 1, 2026

“Jonas can see beyond, Gabe. He can see to another place. But he has to work very hard at it. It depletes him.”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

The result is a “60 Minutes” with a drastically depleted bench heading into a new season.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

U.S. stockpiles of long-range Precision Strike Missiles and Army Tactical Missile Systems, as well as short-range Stinger surface-to-air missiles, are severely depleted, officials have said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

He looked primed for a comeback victory but a different, depleted Draper returned for the third set, surrendering the opening game having led 40-15.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

"One of the most dramatic patterns to emerge was that arginine was the most depleted amino acid in all of these diseases," she says.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

He couldn’t remember the last time he’d felt so depleted.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

"Now we don't get as much as before," she said, blaming destructive fishing methods, particularly the use of lights at sea, for the depleting stocks.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

One is the new 'overtake' mode, the other is the way the 2026 engines work, almost completely depleting and recharging batteries several times a lap.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

There’s dread about depleting global oil supplies and hopes around a deal to end the Iran war.

From MarketWatch May 26, 2026

Gravity shifts reveal changing mass on the planet’s surface, allowing the government to track everything from depleting global water tables to covert underground infrastructure.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

It had become, in a very real way, a wealthy home, even though Morrie’s bank account was rapidly depleting.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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