as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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The Dodgers’ heartbeat still pumps.—
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For the walkabout, Charlotte wore a blue coat dress embroidered with a tartan pattern, navy tights and black Mary Jane pumps.—
Rachel Burchfield,
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26 Dec. 2024
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“Draws (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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