as in draining
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is actively draining the American wallet.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026 -
The perfusionist questioned the decision to stop disinfecting the units, saying his concern with draining was that if the tanks weren’t completely dry and still contained moisture, bacteria could form.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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The pumping plant draws its power from California’s main electric grid, and that will continue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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State officials said when the equipment is working at full capacity, the hydroelectric turbines can move nearly one-third more water through the dam than previously, pumping an additional 2,000 cubic feet per second.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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In an April 18 upload, the rocker could be seen sucking his wife's toes in one shot taken in their bed.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Barker, 50, shared his heartfelt Instagram post with a toe sucking picture just like everyone else does.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Drawing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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