draining

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The president said on social-media Saturday that the government had met with contractors to discuss draining the water for repairs and expected the work to be completed quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Just days ahead of the report—due before the opening bell on June 18—Morgan Stanley downgraded shares to Equal-Weight from Overweight, noting that massive investments in AI were draining resources away from information technology services.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Long-term care is draining the estate during the parents’ lives.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

Furthermore, the centers’ cooling systems need a lot of water, draining local aquifers and water tables, with the more efficient systems still requiring significant amounts.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Everything was just as clear as in full daylight, but there was less light to see it by, as if all the strength were draining out of a dying sun.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman