- present participle of drain.
draining
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This perfect storm is driving about 180 people to leave the country every day – a record-breaking exodus that is dividing families, shrinking communities and draining talent pools.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
The pipe lies below surface and runs parallel to the ground, draining into the canal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Prolonged withdrawal restrictions or doubts about exchanges’ reserves could cause lenders and market makers to retreat, draining liquidity across platforms, Zhang says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Getting out of credit-card debt faster is a worthy goal, but draining your emergency savings to do so can backfire.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Everything was just as clear as in full daylight, but there was less light to see it by, as if all the strength were draining out of a dying sun.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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