draining
Example Sentences
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"It has been emotionally draining and it has had an emotional impact that will last a long time."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The alternative is to continue draining everything of value as it goes up in smoke.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
As the moon started to span across the sun, the temperature dropped, the wind rushed in and the light dimmed, draining the sky of color.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
During this summer's heatwaves people have taken to social media to report phone batteries draining faster because of the high temperatures, but for Jimmy those batteries are what get him around.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Bailey steps down from the railing and turns back to the conversation, all the elation he had felt moments before draining away.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
