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Example Sentences
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That marks a stark contrast to the start of last year, when broad consumer uncertainty and tariffs sapped demand.
Cooper rejects the view that this slot-machine version of entertainment saps our ability to focus.
From BBC
But the theories stemming from the intense public interest can create serious problems for investigators —sapping time and resources that should be dedicated to solving the case and finding Guthrie, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times
Since 2000, relentless drought intensified by climate change has sapped the river’s flow and left reservoirs depleted.
From Los Angeles Times
But Ubisoft also confirmed its January forecast of an operating loss of around one billion euros for the full financial year, sapped by multiple delays and cancellations announced alongside details of its restructuring.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
