Sentence examples for significant draining from inspiring English sources

But Mr. Bernanke suggested that "if economic and financial developments were to require a more rapid exit from the current highly accommodative policy" — that is, if fears emerge about inflation — the Fed "could increase the interest rate paid on reserves at about the same time it commences significant draining operations".

The marshes and meres surrounding the village supported fishing since Saxon times, at least until significant draining during the 17th century.

Its western tributaries drain from the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands; the eastern tributaries, of which the Bečva is the most significant, drain from the westernmost ranges of the Carpathians.

Significant drain current reduction in the proposed model was observed, resulting from the threshold voltage shift and total gate capacitance degradation due to quantum confinement.

Stress is a significant drain on business productivity.

But farming can also be a significant drain.

Using the camera can be a significant drain on the battery, especially video recording.

Such outflows are already a significant drain on the balance of payments.

But although it is now self-funding, such programs are a significant drain on Bard's resources.

However, costs involved also means that ill-fated retail investments can be a significant drain on finances and management resources.

"The result would be a significant drain on the state's fisc —— one it can ill afford at present," he added.