- present participle of drain.
draining
Example Sentences
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To increase supply, he has released millions of barrels from the U.S.’s emergency petroleum stockpile, draining the reserve to its lowest level in 44 years.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
A task force was set up by French and Swiss authorities in 2022, notably to explore ways of limiting the water draining into the fissures, but has not resulted in decisive action.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
But she can be draining and very negative.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
It is draining at times, but that is why managing your time and prioritising the issues that you can resolve is so important.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Freezing winds blew, draining them of any warmth.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
