depleting

Example Sentences

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Only then, when a small surplus is forecast, can energy inventories that are rapidly depleting be restocked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Even more daunting with IUL is that if you borrow against the policy or don’t keep feeding the premiums, you can end up depleting the death benefit and the cash value.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Extra nutrients lead to the growth of algae, smothering seagrass beds, blocking sunlight and depleting the water of oxygen.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The war is expensive, and depleting munitions stocks.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

When my car gets a flat tire, I’m overwhelmed by the realization that my bank account is rapidly depleting.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman