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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The team is reachable via text or WhatsApp, responsive and warm, happy to arrange a boat or send a buggy when the walk down to the beach feels ambitious.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Ongoing trend Ukraine and Russia aren't alone in experiencing declining fertility and birth rates — the trend can be seen in a variety of European and Asia countries — and the decreases can be down to several factors, from career and lifestyle choices to economic constraints.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
To access The Office, customers will enter the building and take the elevator down to the basement.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the department whittled the list down to 30 finalists.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Ongoing trend Ukraine and Russia aren't alone in experiencing declining fertility and birth rates — the trend can be seen in a variety of European and Asia countries — and the decreases can be down to several factors, from career and lifestyle choices to economic constraints.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
To access The Office, customers will enter the building and take the elevator down to the basement.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the department whittled the list down to 30 finalists.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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