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Examples of do down in a Sentence
you'll do her down at cards, but she'll probably win at croquet
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How many years do down pillows last?
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Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
There’s a lot more proving to do down the stretch.
—Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023
But those who know him say that Charles did down his advocacy as the throne neared.
—Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022
But Mo Donegal won the Wood Memorial from the rail, letting the field go to the front early, then finding a better gear than everyone else did down the stretch.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 May 2022
Neither caused any injuries but did down some trees and damage some homes, according to a preliminary report from the weather service.
—Leigh Morgan, al, 5 Feb. 2022
As housing prices soared, so did down payments.
—Etta Money, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2021
Senator Lindsey Graham has threatened that Republicans will walk out of the Capitol if necessary to prevent any action on reconciliation, just like the Democrats did down in Texas.
—ABC News, 25 July 2021
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Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
There’s a lot more proving to do down the stretch.
—Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023
But those who know him say that Charles did down his advocacy as the throne neared.
—Richard Jerome, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022
But Mo Donegal won the Wood Memorial from the rail, letting the field go to the front early, then finding a better gear than everyone else did down the stretch.
—Tim Reynolds, ajc, 7 May 2022
Neither caused any injuries but did down some trees and damage some homes, according to a preliminary report from the weather service.
—Leigh Morgan, al, 5 Feb. 2022
As housing prices soared, so did down payments.
—Etta Money, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2021
Senator Lindsey Graham has threatened that Republicans will walk out of the Capitol if necessary to prevent any action on reconciliation, just like the Democrats did down in Texas.
—ABC News, 25 July 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of do down was
in the 14th century
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“Do down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20down. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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