draining

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

"It's horrible, it's heart-breaking but you've got to be realistic and get on with it - but it's been a complete rollercoaster and emotionally draining," says John.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Adding unpaid labor onto one’s daily workload is draining and, provided your domestic partner is open to ameliorating the imbalance, solvable.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

"Some of these projects may risk becoming 'white elephants,' draining public resources," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The relief must have been wonderful, for the punctures were now draining freely, and already the swelling was subsiding.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford