as in drains
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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Use a good quality potting mix that drains well in the container.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Elle Fanning arrived at the Apple TV Press Day at Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Tuesday, wearing an all-white Vivienne Westwood ensemble and pairing it with a pair of Christian Louboutin pink Miss Z pumps with a lustrous mirror finish.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Pair your pick with easygoing trousers and pumps to dress it up, or go with track pants and slim sneakers for a more casual look.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2026
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Despite its compact size, its powerful motor readily sucks up dirt, dust, and more debris.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Each tiny seed sucks up water to form a layer of mucilage, creating a gel-like texture.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Draws (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20%28off%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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