depletes

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The leak also depletes the source for a chemical reaction, which is generating heat that, in turn, accelerates the reaction in a process called “thermal runaway.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

If the conflict drags on and depletes critical materials stockpiles, the industry could face significant cost pressures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Field is also high on German armaments mainstay Rheinmetall, Morningstar’s top pick in a European defense sector that has counterintuitively declined as the U.S. depletes munitions in the Persian Gulf.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Modern hyper-convenience is a kind of deal with the devil. It is seductive because it appeals to our instincts, but it surreptitiously depletes us,” Curmi states.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

“Jonas can see beyond, Gabe. He can see to another place. But he has to work very hard at it. It depletes him.”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry