drained

Example Sentences

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Toss a can of drained beans with olive oil, a few strips of lemon peel and an Italian dressing packet, then let everything mingle for half an hour or so.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

That's crucial, because in the past we've had players completely drained going into tournaments.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

He scrapped two-decade-old fuel subsidies that had drained the treasury's international dollar reserves, but so far he has failed to stabilize fuel supplies.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Tulare Lake was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, but it was drained to irrigate crops, and has reappeared only occasionally when floodwaters return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The expense of Calvin’s long illness had drained the family funds.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock