as in draining
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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The Federal Reserve only just started bringing down short-term interest rates in recent months after pumping them up in the last two years to address inflation.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025 -
When pumping was sped up, the water created a vortex in each opening that allowed water, but not particles, through.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
31 Dec. 2024
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Directed by Robert Eggers, the gothic horror film sees newlyweds Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) and Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) haunted by the treacherous, blood-sucking Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgard).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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This time around, even critics were convinced, joining in with libidinous fans to praise the blood-sucking second season, which was recently nominated for two Critics Choice Awards after being largely snubbed by voting bodies last year.—
Elaina Patton,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Drawing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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