drained
Example Sentences
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What follows — the drained reserves, the mismatched oil, the strained grid and the price we all pay — is the fallout.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Muchova, who had clutched her ankle and gestured towards her side in pain during the final set, looked drained as she raised her arms in celebration.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
By the end of it, you were drained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Negotiations have often gone late into the night, producing miniscule advances and leaving diplomats drained -- especially those from small countries with only a handful of staff in Geneva covering every branch of the UN.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
He fought against the fear that chilled his heart and drained his strength.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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