as in spent
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of drawn down
Infected for generations, communities in poverty are drawn down into survival mode.
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Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
More recently, as inventories have been drawn down, the downstream order environment has improved, and imports for the world-less-China are projected to reach a record in 2025/26.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
In a rare comment on his borrowing and spending strategy, Ellison told CNBC in 2012 that a $4 billion line of credit against his shares at the time was never drawn down but kept as potential dry powder for big purchases.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Lake Alice, a spring-fed, manmade lake in northern Washington County, has been drawn down to control aquatic plants in the past, most recently in 2016, said Sara Berhow, public relations supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Trails Division.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
But businesses have drawn down stockpiles that were built up before the import taxes went into effect, meaning new inventory has been costlier.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
More recently, as inventories have been drawn down, the downstream order environment has improved, and imports for the world-less-China are projected to reach a record in 2025/26.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
In a rare comment on his borrowing and spending strategy, Ellison told CNBC in 2012 that a $4 billion line of credit against his shares at the time was never drawn down but kept as potential dry powder for big purchases.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Lake Alice, a spring-fed, manmade lake in northern Washington County, has been drawn down to control aquatic plants in the past, most recently in 2016, said Sara Berhow, public relations supervisor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Trails Division.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025
But businesses have drawn down stockpiles that were built up before the import taxes went into effect, meaning new inventory has been costlier.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn down
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The massive installation was created by German artist Benjamin Klapper, who spent more than a month assembling the sculpture in a bid to break a Guinness World Record.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The order was highly critical of Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for their roles as the fires played out and the ensuing rebuild process.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The 1-0 extra time victory was marred by a brief walkout and questionable refereeing decisions, a controversial cap to a tournament that otherwise played out as expected.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Best homeopathic or organic baby gas relief product This natural remedy for babies, which can be used up to six times per day, is formulated to relieve colic, gas and reflux symptoms in a way that is fast, safe, gentle and great-tasting.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Manny Ramirez used up his 10 years on the Baseball Writers Association of America ballot and will now be considered by the Eras Committees, once known as Veterans Committees.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Montoya Sanchez said the protest was organized internally by the families exhausted by the long detention and conditions that advocates say have included food with worms, constant illness and insufficient medical access.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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With costs accelerating and incremental fixes exhausted, healthcare is approaching a breaking point.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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