- present participle of drain.
draining
Example Sentences
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Commercial fuel stockpiles around the world have been draining for most of the year due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for moving oil in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
As a young man, Francisco traversed it on horseback, eking out a living by draining resin from the towering pines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Nepal has more than 6,000 rivers and streams, most draining south into India and the Ganges.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
There are desirable locations in the U.S. where life can be enjoyed without draining your savings.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
I could feel the color draining from my face.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
