as in draining
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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Roughly 40% of federal spending now goes to defense and security, draining Russia’s economy and hollowing out its workforce.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Ball sizzled by draining 6 of 7 attempts beyond the arc in that period.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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Each aquifer responds uniquely to pumping and prolonged dry periods.—
Claire Marks,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Epic Pass or regular lift ticket in hand, head up to Vail Ski Resort to get your fill of your favorite high-altitude, heart-pumping activity.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trying to undo a Brazilian butt lift (or BBL) by sucking it out of the body carries the risk for nerve damage, asymmetry, and skin laxity.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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The poverty line’s narrow focus on food leaves out how much other expenses are now sucking up incomes and lowballing the minimum amount Americans need to get by.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Drawing (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawing%20%28off%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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