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to run dry
01
(of rivers, streams, wells, or other sources of water) to become empty of water
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The small stream, which used to be a favorite spot for fishing, ran dry due to upstream industrial pollution.
02
to exhaust a resource, supply, or reserve until there is none left
CollocationVoorbeelden
The charity ran dry of funds, making it challenging to provide aid to those in need.
