drained

Example Sentences

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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

Toss a can of drained beans with olive oil, a few strips of lemon peel and an Italian dressing packet, then let everything mingle for half an hour or so.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • May 19, 2026

And that’s when Victor Wembanyama rose up 28 feet from the rim and drained a 3-pointer to force double overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The anger drained from me in an instant, replaced by a deep sadness.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros