emptying
Example Sentences
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"The key thing is, we're filling quicker than emptying," Keiller insists.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
More often, his grunt work involves riding on the front to shield Pogacar from the wind, setting the pace on the hardest mountain stages, and emptying the tank until he can hardly turn the pedals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
She may also have to devote precious time to the practical task of showcasing the condo for sale, and emptying years of living that would prevent a buyer from imagining themselves living there.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Time had punctured the roof with 20 holes and whenever it rained, Baker would run around placing buckets under them and emptying them when they were full, like a game of Whac-A-Mole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
He was emptying ashtrays into a wheeled trash can that he pushed around the lobby.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
