down to
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1
: in a way that includes even (the smallest or least important part)
Our work must be accurate down to the last detail.
They knew everything about him down to the cologne he wore.
2
: to the last person or thing that can be used
It looks like it's down to you and me.
I'm down to my last dollar.
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Then, in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, things came crashing down to earth with a 31-17 loss to even up at 1-1.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The paper demonstrates thick sodium cathodes that perform at room temperature and down to freezing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Borg’s team came back from 8-4 down to win 13-11 after Alcaraz defeated Fritz in the singles decider.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Marlon Wayans is down to do a White Chicks sequel, but only if AI powers it.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
The paper demonstrates thick sodium cathodes that perform at room temperature and down to freezing.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Borg’s team came back from 8-4 down to win 13-11 after Alcaraz defeated Fritz in the singles decider.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Marlon Wayans is down to do a White Chicks sequel, but only if AI powers it.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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