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to run dry
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(of rivers, streams, wells, or other sources of water) to become empty of water
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to exhaust a resource, supply, or reserve until there is none left
Example
The kitchen ran dry of ingredients, so they had to make a grocery run.
The region's once-flowing river ran dry during the extended period of no rain, causing severe water shortages for the communities downstream.
The well on the property ran dry after years of excessive water extraction for irrigation.
The charity ran dry of funds, making it challenging to provide aid to those in need.
After decades of providing water for the town, the underground aquifer eventually ran dry, necessitating a search for alternative water sources.
