Example Sentences

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One problem for cryptos is that liquidity has dried up, because other risk-on assets have offered sizable returns in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“Especially if they’re looking for venture dollars, because a lot of that capital has dried up.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Since expectations for the next Fed cut in December have started falling, the money flowing into exchange-traded funds has dried up.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

The programme he runs used to get government money, but that has dried up.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

The hope that was so lovely on Max’s face has dried up and gone.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron