as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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The company says the modification ensures rainwater drains more effectively and the tent better sheds snow so as not to get overloaded.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Fill the pot with loose, slightly acidic soil that drains quickly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 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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Getting left out of things sucks.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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If the prompt sucks, the output sucks.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
14 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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