drain

Example Sentences

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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.

From Los Angeles Times

Much like water spiraling down a drain rather than dropping straight through, gas continues orbiting the newly formed black hole as gravity gradually pulls it inward.

From Science Daily

The cost of his medical treatments were so financially draining, his wife says, that she has now made a public plea for donations so they would not lose their home.

From BBC

"It was cramped, there were about seven toilets for that number of people. They tried to fix the showers but they broke again and the drains were always overflowing," she said.

From BBC

"I'm finally feeling more like myself but I have a long long way to go," said a visibly drained Vonn in a video on Instagram.

From Barron's