draining

Example Sentences

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It felt as if Newcastle had rediscovered a semblance of momentum in the final throes of a draining campaign after picking up seven points from a possible nine.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But money experts say ground rules should be set early to ensure that a recent grad’s decision to save money doesn’t end up draining their parents’ coffers.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

TOKYO—War in Iran is draining the color from Japanese supermarket shelves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Residents are draining their savings for condos they can’t live in—dues haven’t been paused, because that could jeopardize a loan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He yammered about the evidence that dragons had no magic, and Anya listened, her pain about Papa’s absence draining away as the afternoon wore on.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack