drain

Example Sentences

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Scientists studying ancient sewer drains at the Roman fort of Vindolanda, located near Hadrian's Wall, have uncovered evidence that the people living there were infected with three different intestinal parasites: roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.

From Science Daily

He said this would allow "extra resilience should any other challenges hit any other treatment works" without further draining the reservoir.

From BBC

Another reason to pursue this strategy: When you and your wife pass away, your children will also be forced to drain inherited tax-deferred accounts within a 10-year period.

From MarketWatch

Mr Bowers told the BBC after this 2006 incident that the pond filled with contaminated foam on the site was cleaned and drained.

From BBC

"It's been just years and just feeling drained and feeling like, can I even keep going with this process? Because it's been so hard," Sanam said.

From BBC