The only usage of the word ‘deplete’ is from Riding the Maze, which was published in my short story collection, Enter the Maze. You can find that on Amazon here
Once in the house, they locked all the doors and windows and found the attic. They hunkered down and waited for night. Due to the lights and small quakes earlier, Peter suspected things were landing nearby. It was best to get inside and stay out of sight. He didn’t want to deplete their supplies this close to the end of the journey.
Cat Stark 