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Dateline Resources Ltd. is exploring for rare earth elements outside Joshua Tree National Park, sparking concerns it could deplete water supplies, draw traffic and generate toxic waste.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Before the experiment, the mice received a cocktail of antibiotics for two weeks to deplete their gut microbiome.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026

Opponents complain that data centers deplete local water supplies, but that argument seems weaker all the time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

And even if they’ve accumulated more assets, they can face steep costs that deplete those assets quickly.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

The balance is delicate and government veterinarians have found that repeated small doses can gradually deplete an animal’s supply of the protective enzyme cholinesterase, so that without warning a minute additional dose will cause poisoning.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

"Dry weather depletes our water, and hot weather means we use more of it," they added.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

The caregiving burden this puts on younger generations results in a quiet shadow job, experts say — one that gets absorbed into their lives and depletes them physically, mentally and financially.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026

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

“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

Months of emergency releases have significantly depleted the U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Though the war has also depleted the Iranian missile force, Tehran has adjusted by using munitions that split into a number of pieces, forcing defenders to exhaust more interceptors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Given that the Dodgers were playing the Giants and the remains of their depleted roster, it was something of a warning sign: this could happen against a postseason team.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Hearing it and listening can create more room to notice when we’re depleted, sad, overwhelmed, or craving pleasure too.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

The blessing of Mars faded, leaving him depleted.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

People living near coasts, rivers and lakes ramp up fishing, depleting stocks rapidly until controls are enacted in some locations, along with increased farming for seaweed.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth foresees months of declining oil reserves and depleting global stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

"We are depleting these every day, despite the fact that we could face other potential conflicts around the world," the Democrat added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

Employers sometimes offer equity-based compensation in pay packages to attract high-quality candidates without depleting the company’s immediate operational cash.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

When my car gets a flat tire, I’m overwhelmed by the realization that my bank account is rapidly depleting.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman