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Some of the worst-hit regions in 2005 lay along the Mithi River, a waterway clogged by silt, plastic and sewage that runs through the thickly populated and industrial areas of the city before draining into the Arabian Sea.
Immediately below are draining , light-reflecting channels of the Dwyryd estuary.
Sprinkle them with a little salt and leave to drain in a colander over the sink or on the draining board for at least half an hour, to draw out any excess water. 2 Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/gas mark 7. When the aubergines are drained, toss them in the vegetable oil and roast in the oven for 30-40 minuntil unthe the aubergines are completely soft and a tempting golden on the outside.
It has been almost nine months since George Osborne started talking regularly about the "northern powerhouse", his vision for a prosperous new north of England, which will contribute to the nation's coffers rather than draining them.
"Bin Laden expressed concern that al-Qaida had been unable to effectively replace senior terrorists that had been killed and that al-Qaida has failed in its effort to portray America as a nation at war with Islam, thereby draining more widespread support," Obama said.
This has been an intense and emotionally draining time for me and my family, taking its toll on us all".
For all his unhelpful rhetoric about "draining the swamp", we need to know why he didn't do his own job properly.
Laura Davison, the NUJ's national organiser, points out that the N&S's health lottery is draining money.
Until then, the best approaches will have to be continued implementation of the Mpower approaches, close surveillance of the industry's mutating strategies, more transparency in government and draining the trade law loopholes in which they thrive.
Finn will now return to England where he will, it is to be hoped, take a break from the draining business of attempting to set right the misaligned mechanics of his bowling action.
I cannot see, for example, that anything positive is going to come of draining resources out of Aboriginal Legal Services when we are still incarcerated at exorbitant rates, nor any benefits to Family Violence Prevention services when Aboriginal women are still 45 times more likely to experience family violence.
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The word "draining" functions primarily as a present participle or gerund , often used adjectivally to describe something that depletes resources or energy. As Ludwig AI confirms, it correctly describes something energy-sapping or tedious. Examples include "emotionally draining time" and "draining the battery".
Expression frequency: Very common
