as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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If the water is shut off, pipes should be fully drained by flushing toilets and running faucets.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026 -
The drain stack is the main vertical pipe, and water should reach it quickly and drain downward.—
Kamron Sanders,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Arizona’s current groundwater law, adopted in 1980, limits pumping in Phoenix, Tucson and other urban areas.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Plus, pumping the calf muscles during heel raises increases lower leg circulation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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