Example Sentences

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There was one hitch: Emptying the reservoir was time-consuming, and sending that much water down a drain and creek after back-to-back rains risked significant erosion, according to emails.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2025

Emptying and turning off freezers has resulted in only small savings which barely dent the increased bills from his supplier.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2023

Emptying homeless encampments, as opposed to pushing them around, will require more services and shelter.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2021

Emptying out a retirement account to pay for a daughter’s wedding?

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2016

And the day he did have: Emptying his book bag.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia