deplete
Example Sentences
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A new study suggests that parts of the world's oxygen depleted oceans could regain higher oxygen levels in the centuries ahead, even as global temperatures continue to rise.
From Science Daily
As the sea ice continues to decline, bears will have to travel further to access hunting grounds, using more energy and depleting precious fat reserves.
From BBC
Cade Cunningham finished with 22 points as the Detroit Pistons held off a late rally from the depleted Denver Nuggets to hang on for a 109-107 road victory on Tuesday.
From Barron's
Right now, natural gas distributors are taking gas out of storage, depleting the nation’s reserves.
From Barron's
Arguably, the scarcity business model comes with its own economic hedge: Wait lists expand during economic booms and are depleted in leaner times, smoothing out sales.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
