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deplete

[dih-pleet] / dɪˈplit /


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

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

And even if that fact might make you depressed, scrolling will deplete one’s cynicism until it’s replaced by another attention-grabbing post.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

“As data center development threatens to hike up utility bills, deplete our natural resources, and create uncertainty for New Yorkers, it’s my responsibility to take action and lead,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Or possibly the non-emigrant imagined that the tent of dust would deplete itself finally.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

"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

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

In areas where unchecked pumping from wells severely depletes aquifers, once-thriving wetlands and forests can dry up and die.

From Los Angeles Times May 26, 2024

“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

The arrangement, he promised, would lower grocery bills while giving America’s depleted cattle herd time to rebuild.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

And in the last quarter-century, relentless drought intensified by climate change has sapped the river’s flow and left its reservoirs severely depleted.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

It’s depleted after paying for all of these expenses, but that’s why it’s there — to be depleted in a time of need.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Also capitalising on a flat pitch and a Somerset attack depleted by The Hundred, Jennings made 156.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Plutarch acknowledged her physical and mental condition, depleted by illness, consumed by sadness, and frantic for the safety of her children, if not for herself.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

"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

There has been a flurry of dealmaking in the gold sector as miners seek to attract investor attention and replace depleting reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

One is the new 'overtake' mode, the other is the way the 2026 engines work, almost completely depleting and recharging batteries several times a lap.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

Even more daunting with IUL is that if you borrow against the policy or don’t keep feeding the premiums, you can end up depleting the death benefit and the cash value.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

It had become, in a very real way, a wealthy home, even though Morrie’s bank account was rapidly depleting.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom




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