- present participle of empty.
emptying
Example Sentences
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"The key thing is, we're filling quicker than emptying," Keiller insists.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
She may also have to devote precious time to the practical task of showcasing the condo for sale, and emptying years of living that would prevent a buyer from imagining themselves living there.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
The pace would put Lineage on track to finish emptying its freezers within two weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
In a slowly emptying village in northern Kazakhstan, wild grass engulfed the entrances of abandoned apartment blocks, as children's songs spilled into the street from the only building still occupied.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
I lowered my head instantly, and became very busy with the emptying of my own teacup, screening myself behind the cosy.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
