drained

Example Sentences

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A small jar of drained capers, some lightly crushed with the side of a fork, suspended in a generous slick of olive oil.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He immediately sprinted to the corner of the court, caught a pass, and drained a 3-pointer of his own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Arnold put an ocean between himself and his family, but his alienation from his past has drained all the color from his life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

That's crucial, because in the past we've had players completely drained going into tournaments.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

We drained the macaroni and then poured it into a baking dish.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks