depleting

Example Sentences

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Dealmaking in the gold sector has been strong as miners seek to attract investor attention and replace depleting reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Extra nutrients lead to the growth of algae, smothering seagrass beds, blocking sunlight and depleting the water of oxygen.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The war is expensive, and depleting munitions stocks.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

These allocations, however, make sustaining a 9%-10% withdrawal rate from a $200,000 portfolio highly unlikely without depleting principal.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

When my car gets a flat tire, I’m overwhelmed by the realization that my bank account is rapidly depleting.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman