draining

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Crude futures rose amid market concerns that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is draining global stocks, while the U.S. and Iran appear no closer to a deal to settle the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Expertly draining a 69-foot putt on the 17th green - the second longest putt of the whole week - all but clinched victory.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It’s a draining process, but one that Michaels admits he can’t let go of, no matter how old he gets or how much he wants to.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

"Some of these projects may risk becoming 'white elephants,' draining public resources," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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