run dry

1. see well's run dry.

Example Sentences

As the inferno consumed homes Jan. 7, some hydrants ran dry in high-elevation areas, The Times has reported.

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"Stop this burden on Hillingdon taxpayers. The bank account is running dry."

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One day last fall, their insurance benefits ran dry, and they were ordered to pack up and leave.

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A public crowdfunding campaign raised bail money, but the kitty quickly ran dry, leaving many defendants stuck in high-security prisons awaiting trial.

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A study by Dr David Mansfield and satellite data firm Alcis warns that some regions could run dry within five to ten years, endangering millions of livelihoods.

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Related Words

• blow 
• consume 
• deplete 
• dissipate 
• divert 
• drain 
• exhaust 
• lavish 
• lose 
• misuse 
• squander 
• undermine