drain

Example Sentences

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But New York's Mikal Bridges was whistled for a loose ball foul and Christian Braun drained two free throws to tie it and force the second overtime.

From Barron's

While she is happy to do so for now, she says it is "very draining".

From BBC

She said rubbish was often dumped directly outside her door, on nearby steps and on surrounding wasteland, blocking drains and creating serious health risks.

From BBC

Two years after their son, who lives in France, drained his savings to get them out, Mohamed's wife Sawsan, 72, said she could not imagine returning.

From Barron's

I felt drained too when I thought how much could be taken away from one moment to the next.

From Literature