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

More than 1,100 University of California math and science professors are urging UC regents to reinstate college-entrance exams, saying that unprepared students are lowering academic standards and draining teaching resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It felt as if Newcastle had rediscovered a semblance of momentum in the final throes of a draining campaign after picking up seven points from a possible nine.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But Mama needed to return to Akira, so Hanako got to work draining the tub water, cleaning the tub, refilling it with the pump, and starting the fire beneath it.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata