drain

Example Sentences

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"Sure, AI data centres consume massive amounts of energy, contribute to air pollution, and drain the water supply from local communities," Forcino said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While the Huskies drain 3-pointers and play airtight defense, the 53-year-old Hurley puts on his own show on the sideline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Another user, talking about bugs that can form in the code created, commented "One session in a loop can drain your daily budget in minutes".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Since “The Comeback” is about a career and industry circling the drain, Kudrow and her co-creator, Michael Patrick King, are natural choices to confront AI’s threat to movies and TV series.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The thing is, the shameful thing—he never made her feel like she was the dirty water going down the bathtub drain.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti