draining

Example Sentences

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His successful but ultimately draining first inning led to UNC scoring four in the next two innings, knocking the Trojans into a huge hole and forcing its bullpen to stem the tide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

It’s getting increasingly difficult to find those deals — but experts say it’s still possible to score a luxury travel experience without draining your bank account.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Gemma said her degree was worth it, taking her from a low-income background into a job where she now earns just under £50,000 a year, but living with the loan is "draining".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

But money experts say ground rules should be set early to ensure that a recent grad’s decision to save money doesn’t end up draining their parents’ coffers.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

It was not a physical fatigue—he went to the gym regularly and felt better than he had in years—but a draining lassitude that numbed the margins of his mind.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie