Example Sentences
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What follows — the drained reserves, the mismatched oil, the strained grid and the price we all pay — is the fallout.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Muchova, who had clutched her ankle and gestured towards her side in pain during the final set, looked drained as she raised her arms in celebration.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
By the end of it, you were drained.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Lakes are being drained to feed the Po and its tributaries, but at the current rate, the reserves will run out within weeks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
“Oh, no,” Jack said as every bit of energy, every bit of hope, every bit of happiness drained out of him like water.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
