emptied

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However, it was emptied by the Hafren Dyfrdwy water company, which said it was carrying out essential safety improvements.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

It was never easy, but during and since the pandemic, the neighborhood has grown increasingly unsafe as downtown has emptied of office workers and visitors.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The virtual staff room emptied not because people stopped liking each other, but because there was no staff left.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

When the Covid pandemic emptied hotels in 2020, the properties furloughed 90% of their workers.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Before I left his room, I emptied out all the pitchers and water basins, the way you were supposed to do after a person had died.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros