drain out
Frequency: 7.510.5 per million words
Particle indicating removal or emptying of liquid or resources.
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Examples (10)
- The surgeon drains out any excess fluid.
- Before refilling the tub, we had to let all the dirty water drain out.
- The mechanic carefully drained the old oil out of the engine.
- As he heard the bad news, all the color seemed to drain out of his face.
- I felt all the energy drain out of me after the long hike.
- The company's financial reserves began to drain out due to poor investments.
- The nurse had to drain out the fluid from the abscess to prevent infection.
- After the argument, she took a deep breath, letting the anger slowly drain out of her.
- We must drain out the swimming pool before winter to prevent damage from the ice.
- With each rejection letter, his hope started to drain out.