as in spending
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of drawing down
Yet since Ratcliffe’s arrival, United have been noticeably more creative with their debt management, regularly drawing down and repaying portions of their RCF to meet short-term spending needs.
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Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Global inventories are drawing down at a record pace, leaving the market increasingly vulnerable to fresh disruptions.
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Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
The plan heavily relies on drawing down county cash reserves and assumes the recovery of millions in vehicle licensing revenues that the county says are currently being held hostage by the state.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
The current equilibrium is being maintained by drawing down resources that cannot be replenished quickly.
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Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Oil inventories are rapidly drawing down, particularly for products like gasoline and jet fuel, due to the supply loss from the Middle East, the CEO said.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
China has continued to purchase Iranian oil during the conflict, analysts say, still importing well over a million barrels per day last month – drawing down stock from floating storage already in Asia and unaffected by the US naval blockade of Hormuz.
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Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Since the start of the war, the United States has exported over 280 million barrels over nine weeks, drawing down the country's strategic petroleum reserves in the process.
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
With enrollment plummeting and bloated staffing levels, the district is already on shaky financial footing and can’t sustain payroll without drawing down its reserves.
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Aaron Garth Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Global inventories are drawing down at a record pace, leaving the market increasingly vulnerable to fresh disruptions.
—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
The plan heavily relies on drawing down county cash reserves and assumes the recovery of millions in vehicle licensing revenues that the county says are currently being held hostage by the state.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
The current equilibrium is being maintained by drawing down resources that cannot be replenished quickly.
—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Oil inventories are rapidly drawing down, particularly for products like gasoline and jet fuel, due to the supply loss from the Middle East, the CEO said.
—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
China has continued to purchase Iranian oil during the conflict, analysts say, still importing well over a million barrels per day last month – drawing down stock from floating storage already in Asia and unaffected by the US naval blockade of Hormuz.
—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
Since the start of the war, the United States has exported over 280 million barrels over nine weeks, drawing down the country's strategic petroleum reserves in the process.
—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
With enrollment plummeting and bloated staffing levels, the district is already on shaky financial footing and can’t sustain payroll without drawing down its reserves.
—
Aaron Garth Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing down
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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And more than a decade into the LHC era, neither frontier has come close to exhausting its potential.
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That matters because unloading mixed freight can be exhausting work.
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The floor sink beneath the 3-comp sink was draining slowly and observed unclean.
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Their variety of runs and rotations are hard for any side to defend against, with the Spaniards slowly draining your physical and mental energy across the course of 90 minutes (or more).
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Certain people should be especially mindful about consuming chocolate chips.
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The report noted that various groups have made a habit of consuming beetles, caterpillars, wasps, mealworms, and dragonflies.
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That same dynamic is now playing out across nearly every AI category, and what's even more interesting is that large incumbents aren't automatically winning either.
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Some of this dynamic may also be playing out Friday.
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Under-bed storage containers are the perfect way to store off-season clothes, sneakers, sandals, scarves, hats, and more to keep your bedroom floors clean without using up space in your closet.
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The company claims its models can match or outperform frontier labs using up to 100 times fewer tokens, which are the currency for running AI queries.
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
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According to Graser, one of the victims had called from inside the burning building, pleading for help.
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