as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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Natural calamities—floods, earthquakes, droughts, landslides—have also drained resources.—
Belinda Luscombe,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025 -
The savvy used patronage to expand, not drain, their wealth.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Elevated heart rates strengthen the heart muscle to work harder, pumping blood more efficiently and improving circulation.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Add-ons: Central vacuum, standalone freezers, sprinklers, pool, spa, sump or well pump, septic system, roof leaks Coverage limits: $3,000 for AC/heating; $500 for electrical, plumbing and appliances; $400 for roof leaks.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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That’s the fun thing for me, is there’s no reason the next one couldn’t suck back in and be a chamber piece again.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Sep. 2022
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Despite its appearance, the hummingbird’s tongue doesn't suck up nectar like a drinking straw.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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