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Examples (10)

• These losses have been a major drain on the company's resources.
• The long legal battle was a significant drain on his personal finances.
• Constant worrying can be a huge emotional drain on a person.
• Maintaining the old castle is a continuous drain on the national budget.
• The inefficient heating system is a massive drain on our energy supplies.
• His frequent hospital visits became a serious drain on the family's time and energy.
• The project's unexpected delays proved to be a real drain on team morale.
• For a small business, a lawsuit can be a crippling drain on its limited resources.
• The constant need for repairs has been a frustrating drain on my savings.
• Military spending represents a substantial drain on the country's economy.