as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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Make sure to soak the plant thoroughly so the water drains from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025 -
What Hulu did years ago with its Castle Rock series, remixing different threads across King’s universe with a playful wink, Welcome to Derry approaches with a dutiful studiousness that drains it of fun.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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Fuel points could be redeemed at Fry's Fuel Center pumps for up to $1 off per gallon, with every 100 points valid for 10 cents off per gallon.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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So Kate pumps in black patent leather.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Having been run out of the movie theater for entry without payment and refusing to go back to his abusive home, a 12-year-old boy (Miles Ekhardt) sucks fiercely on his emotional support pacifier while trying to hitchhike his way out of town.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Getting left out of things sucks.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Draws (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20%28off%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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