- present participle of drain.
draining
Example Sentences
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She claims concrete foundations and trenches for access roads have prevented rainwater from draining towards the sea.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
In 1913, the city began draining the valley’s water through the newly built L.A.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
That risks draining it of resources that would otherwise have fueled its growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
"It was so stressful, mentally draining, that you're getting home from work absolutely shattered to think right I've got to back and do it all again tomorrow."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
“You’re draining your battery, and you might need your phone later.”
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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