Example Sentences

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The end of the encampment came as the campus was emptying out for the end of the school year, buildings were closing and the protests were becoming more difficult to sustain.

From New York Times • May 14, 2024

The Sooners side was emptying long before the game ended, and Texas fans stayed to relish every moment as they the Golden Hat trophy back for the first time since 2018.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2022

Poland confirmed that the large migrant camp on Belarus's side of the border was emptying on Wednesday.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2021

I was emptying my dishwasher and my partner was watching the livestream.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2021

I was emptying popcorn into a plastic bowl while Audrey prepared our drinks, when the doorbell rang.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson