down to

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1
: in a way that includes even (the smallest or least important part)
Our work must be accurate down to the last detail.
They knew everything about him down to the cologne he wore.
2
: to the last person or thing that can be used
It looks like it's down to you and me.
I'm down to my last dollar.

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Chance told police he had been shot at a Royal Farms and flagged someone down to take him to the hospital. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 For another song that played during the executive address, scroll down to Song of the Week. Brittany Trang, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 Yoon’s dour James has impressively (and depressingly) mapped out his next few money-making decades down to his eventual diminished sperm count. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 But right now, Amazon has them on sale for 25% off, bringing the already affordable $79 list price down to only $59! Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for down to

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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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