Example Sentences

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The hospital had been emptying slowly, invisibly, for many days.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

The great sala had been emptying itself slowly.

From Nostromo, a Tale of the Seaboard by Conrad, Joseph

Steadily, week after week, the north had been emptying itself of its picturesque tide of life and voice, of muscle and brawn, of laughter and song—and wealth.

From The Flaming Forest by Curwood, James Oliver

Meanwhile Mrs. Ling had been emptying the basket.

From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan