depleting

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

The war has intensified concerns over rapidly depleting US weapons stockpiles after months of heavy missile and air-defense operations in the Middle East.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Inflation concerns have simultaneously dimmed gold’s appeal, depleting the value of reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Extra nutrients lead to the growth of algae, smothering seagrass beds, blocking sunlight and depleting the water of oxygen.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

All we’re really doing is depleting our small cache of food and waiting for . . . what?

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins