drain
Example Sentences
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"That's when everything went down the drain," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In addition to the drain on soldiers, it delays crucial defenses when the aerial threats are complex and seconds matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
First, drain the tofu and press it down using a cutting board lined with paper towels and a heavy pan.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
There was a significant enough quantity of oil that it got into the storm drain.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
I watch the stiffness of her muscles drain away.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
Vocabulary lists containing drain
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 5
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"On Turning Ten" by Billy Collins
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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