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Fearnley, whose background in the trash-talking US college game helps ensure he does not get fazed, sapped some energy from the home fans in a confident start.

At the same time, prolonged drought and rising temperatures have sapped river flows and decreased the amount of water percolating underground and recharging aquifers.

After its implementation, vacancies in trust buildings skyrocketed, which further sapped the organization’s revenues.

Biden seemed to gain strength from the crowds that greeted him, but then appeared “sapped and not quite there.”

Haney-Ramirez sapped the 'Big Apple' of its energy and vibe but the early drama in the headline bout lifted the mood.