as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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Keep a shallow pan or old towel handy in case any water drains during the process.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Use a good quality potting mix that drains well in the container.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week at a photo call in London, Robbie also dipped her toe into the late 1700s by way of a John Galliano brocade frock coat styled with a black mini skirt, thigh-high scarlet red stockings and satin Manolo Blahnik pumps.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Research has long shown that a constantly percolating stress response strains practically every body part, particularly your heart, which pumps harder and faster to ready you for action.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2026
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That’s because fans are designed to remove moisture quickly, which can often create negative pressure that sucks warm air out of the room faster than the central HVAC can replace it, especially in winter.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pentagon threatens Scouting America over DEI 'The system sucks.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Draws (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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