Add in the fact that Chinese brands spent the last several years sapping up industry know-how from joint ventures with US brands, and the Chinese market suddenly becomes a much more hostile place for American companies.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-auto-sales-automakers-ford-gm-making-losing-market-share-2023-4

It's a tall order for ' troops to keep this European run alive against a team who eliminated Swiss giants Basel in the second round when they meet in the sapping summer heat in Kazakhstan on Thursday.

Source: https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/football/derry-city-winger-paul-mcmullan-determined-the-clubs-euro-run-doesnt-end-in-kazakhstan-4248642

“It’s sapping the consumers’ spirits and really causing anxiety.

Source: https://adage.com/article/podcast-marketers-brief/church-dwights-approach-digital-growth-and-value-pricing/2482131

The chill slows down the chemical reactions inside your car battery, sapping its strength, meaning it must work much harder to produce electricity,” Mr Ames said.

Source: https://ferntreegully.mailcommunity.com.au/news/2023-06-22/checking-car-batteries-may-spare-you-a-headache-this-winter/