as in to spend
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of draw down
States draw down the federal funding that eventually reaches child care providers who serve families qualifying for financial assistance.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the state has continued to draw down on its reserves to make its budgets work.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Infected for generations, communities in poverty are drawn down into survival mode.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
According to federal guidance, all states drawing down child care funds must now certify their fraud prevention measures and provide a strong justification of how funds will be used, including a breakdown by spending category.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for draw down
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the state has continued to draw down on its reserves to make its budgets work.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Infected for generations, communities in poverty are drawn down into survival mode.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
According to federal guidance, all states drawing down child care funds must now certify their fraud prevention measures and provide a strong justification of how funds will be used, including a breakdown by spending category.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw down
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Conservative talk radio has long dominated the commutes of California Republicans, many of whom once spent their mornings reading local newspaper opinion pages that leaned right.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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But the Rabelaisian playwright and novelist developed a deep interest in French literature, nourished by a transformative period spent living in post-war Paris.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Next, consumed by stress, Howell had a heart attack.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Liquor Commission voted to amend Heinen’s Class G2 liquor license to allow customers to consume alcoholic beverages on its patio space, which is connected to the market’s cafe area through sliding doors.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Bulldogs drew up a play for Jake Heidbreder, who calmly drained an open 18-footer on the left baseline at the buzzer and was mobbed by students spilling out of the Save Mart Center stands.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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At some point, those fuel sources will be exhausted, no further energy will be naturally extracted from what remains within them, and those once-brilliant objects will fade away into darkness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, more than 200 repair crews were at work in Kyiv to restore power, according to the Ukrainian Energy Ministry, which said that staff were exhausted and would be rotated.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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And so a lot of this is going to play out over time and how AI is utilized in filmmaking.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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The best individual matchup of Super Bowl LX figures to play out on the perimeter.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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This comes at a time when there has been talk of reducing the number of PGA tournaments on the calendar.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The cross-border clearing platform could streamline operations, reducing risks in OTC trades that dominate the market.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These sweet and savory recipe are a great way to use up your hoard—and keep you warm on a chilly snow day.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Polarek said the heavy snowfall in November used up a lot of salt.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Activists have used whistles to alert neighborhoods to the presence of federal immigration agents, disrupt operations and create public pressure.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Al-Bakoush, 58, appeared Friday afternoon in federal court in Washington, wearing a gray hoodie and using a wheelchair.—
ERIC TUCKER,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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