Example Sentences

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Livestream video from student journalists showed the encampment had emptied out as police formed a line to move remaining protesters away and stop people from re-entering the area.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024

He said the leak had emptied the canister.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023

I think I went to three movies before the company had emptied its coffers, as everyone except the guys in charge knew it would quickly do.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2023

Contractors working for the housing association had emptied the wrong flat.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2022

Sarai’s mind had emptied of everything but no.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor