down to
phrase
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 two made their way down to street level, where they were taken into custody by law enforcement, according to New York Police Department spokesperson Delaney Kempner.
—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The planet starts July by setting more than two hours after the sun and follows the sun down to the horizon somewhat sooner by month's end.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
With reigning state champion DeSoto moving down to Class 5A, Aledo and Carroll could find themselves among the championship contenders despite both squads losing a large chunk of talent to graduation.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
—
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The planet starts July by setting more than two hours after the sun and follows the sun down to the horizon somewhat sooner by month's end.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
With reigning state champion DeSoto moving down to Class 5A, Aledo and Carroll could find themselves among the championship contenders despite both squads losing a large chunk of talent to graduation.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
—
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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