Emptying

Synonyms for "emptying" (40 found)

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Translations

3 translations across 3 languages.

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Finnish

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  • tyhjennys noun (Translations)

Italian

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  • vuotamento noun (Translations)

Ottoman Turkish

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  • تخلیه noun (Translations)

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

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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.

Source: tatoeba (6957892)

Sami was emptying his store.

Source: tatoeba (7266252)

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

Source: tatoeba (7526987)

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.

Source: tatoeba (7526988)

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