Emptying

At two o’clock yesterday afternoon a small packet, wrapped in brown paper, was handed in by the postman. A cardboard box was inside, which was filled with coarse salt. On emptying this, Miss Cushing was horrified to find two human ears, apparently quite freshly severed.

Sami was emptying his store.

For decades, Americans have migrated toward urban areas seeking opportunities, emptying out large swaths of countryside.

For decades, Americans have migrated toward urban areas seeking opportunities, emptying out large swaths of countryside. In their wake, they have left shrinking communities that struggle to support multiple businesses, schools and hospitals.

The postie is emptying the postbox.

The postman is emptying the postbox.

Again he drank, emptying the cup at one deep gulp.

They posted a video on Facebook showing a weather observer emptying a pitcher of boiling water into the air, where it immediately turned to snow in the frigid, hurricane-force winds.

The two rivers meet in Sudan and travel northwards, flowing through Egypt until finally emptying into the Mediterranean Sea.

When emptying the trash can, make sure the bag is properly tied before removal.