drain away
Example Sentences
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"Expansion and straightening cause water to drain away into the North Sea and Baltic Sea even faster, rather than being retained in the surrounding area."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
It also helped that the British monarchy retains a certain aura, even after decades of tabloid headlines and Netflix series have tried to drain away the mystique.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
If your air fryer has a slotted basket, use it for beef or pork to allow excess fat to drain away.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2025
"Then as the air bubbles pop, the liquid with the gene therapy can drain away."
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024
He stood Outside the door and felt everything in him start to drain away until he stood there shaking, hoping he wouldn’t cry, trying to breathe slowly so that he wouldn’t.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
