drain slowly
Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words
To lose liquid or energy at a slow pace.
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- The clogged sink caused the water to drain slowly.
- I watched as the color seemed to drain slowly from his face.
- Due to the heavy clay soil, the water in the flowerpot will drain slowly.
- His energy began to drain slowly after hours of intense work.
- The bathtub is draining slowly again; we might need a plumber.
- The team's confidence started to drain slowly after conceding the third goal.
- A cracked bucket will cause the water to drain slowly onto the floor.
- The company's financial reserves were draining slowly throughout the recession.
- For this type of plant, you need soil that doesn't drain slowly.
- As the day wore on, her initial enthusiasm started to drain slowly away.