as in spends
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of draws down
Asked about arms sales to Taiwan, Hegseth downplayed concerns that a multi-billion-dollar package could be affected as the United States draws down its weapons stockpiles amid the Middle East conflict.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
The Bulgarian warrant pilot has to clear before any of the $100 million pipeline behind it draws down.
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Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
In a recent bid to boost transparency, Homeland Security announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government draws down ICE’s presence there.
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Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
In a recent bid to boost transparency, DHS announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government also draws down ICE's presence there.
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CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
New York draws down about $200 million each month for low-income families — the majority of which goes toward reimbursing districts for the costs of running local programs.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Reuters,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
The Bulgarian warrant pilot has to clear before any of the $100 million pipeline behind it draws down.
—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
In a recent bid to boost transparency, Homeland Security announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government draws down ICE’s presence there.
—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
In a recent bid to boost transparency, DHS announced a broad rollout of body cameras for immigration officers in Minneapolis as the government also draws down ICE's presence there.
—
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
New York draws down about $200 million each month for low-income families — the majority of which goes toward reimbursing districts for the costs of running local programs.
—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws down
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Alicent's father is the Hand of the King, Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), who spends years maneuvering to make sure his grandson inherits the Iron Throne.
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All told, Negodiuk spends about $600 a month on tokens for AI agents.
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Every company generates or consumes capital.
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All in all, the researchers estimated their new device consumes at most one-tenth the power of current state-of-the-art electronic neuromorphic hardware.
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The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away.
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Lavender prefers coarse, sandy soil that drains quickly.
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Watching this scene, and much of the film, exhausts me.
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If the search for a large outdoor planter exhausts you—just get a terra-cotta planter.
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The heroic death plays out almost as a footnote in an otherwise grim day at sea.
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This comes as a Big 12 lawsuit against the university and others, plays out in court.
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Soluble fiber reduces cholesterol levels by blocking its absorption in the digestive tract and promoting its excretion from the body.
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Its 58-degree vertical design reduces wrist strain, while advanced features boost productivity.
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Zeolite absorbs excess oil while silk powder creates airy body and grit, making limp hair look instantly fuller and more lived-in.
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Mineral sunscreens such as zinc or titanium oxide ward off the Sun’s rays by forming a protective film that also absorbs most UV light, but reflects some of it.
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Kishnani’s now 48 but the exclusion still burns.
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Destined only to be savoured as a dream, while the world still burns around you.
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