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1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the basement walls distill water every time it rains heavily
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
distill the water before pouring it in the steam iron
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Flagship publications like The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) (developed in collaboration with partners: IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO) distill complex data into actionable analysis, while FAOSTAT provides open access to an unparalleled global repository of agricultural data.
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Trying to distill or infuse water will result in a less-intense or muted product.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
Don’t be surprised if brands take advantage of this and snap up a bunch of cheap agave to distill, even with sales in a slump.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Faye has an unusual ability to distill complicated, confusing dynamics into their essential components, offering straightforward advice that is never overly simple.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Trying to distill or infuse water will result in a less-intense or muted product.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
Don’t be surprised if brands take advantage of this and snap up a bunch of cheap agave to distill, even with sales in a slump.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Faye has an unusual ability to distill complicated, confusing dynamics into their essential components, offering straightforward advice that is never overly simple.
—Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Pro tip: To help avoid freezing pipes, keep garage doors closed, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors for more air circulation and drip water from faucets.—
Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The homeless man appears to grab a knife and stabs Pena, who then can be seen fleeing with blood dripping from his neck and face.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The structure will comprise four separate arched timber modules surrounding translucent panels, which will allow light into the pavilion, the effect recalling that of sunlight filtered through foliage.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Jan. 2025
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Finally, the whiskey was filtered and bottled at 100.2 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2025
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But to clarify, this isn't your regular sweaty gym bun, the kind thrown up without a care.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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Salles doesn’t clarify his viewpoint until the end, when Eunice ages into senility.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Feb. 2025
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Miners work to extract coltan at a mine, near Rubaya, in DR Congo's North Kivu region, on April 12, 2023.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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That leaves the other two ways of extracting equity as reasonable options.—
Nerdwallet,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Old Testament story of the scapegoat—a goat burdened by human sins and exiled into the wilderness in order to purify the community—inspired Hepburn Ferrer’s latest body of work.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
25 Jan. 2025
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Clay ingredients like kaolin or bentonite can help minimize the appearance of whiteheads by purifying the skin and reducing oiliness.11 Non-Comedogenic Products Choose skincare and makeup products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning they are formulated not to clog pores.—
William Truswell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Distill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distill. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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