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Depleting reserves, a widening current account deficit and the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the U.S. dollar have left the South Asian nation facing a balance of payment crisis.

From Reuters • Jul. 16, 2022

Depleting their savings and refinancing the house was the next option, she and Arthur decided.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2020

Depleting a protein by inducing mutations in its gene, a standard approach in basic research, banishes it for good.

From Science Magazine • May 10, 2018

Depleting your retirement accounts before death can ensure that your estate doesn't face a double tax burden.

From US News • Oct. 18, 2016

Depleting it means the Postal Service likely will go broke at the end of fiscal 2011 unless Congress takes action, officials said Friday.

From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2010