as in to spend
to make complete use of
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition
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Recent Examples of draw down
In contrast, Saudi Arabia drew down nearly 80% of its fossil water aquifers between the 1970s and the mid-2010s to irrigate thirsty wheat, corn, and alfalfa fields.
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science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
Customers drew down their inventories in the quarter after dealing with supply shortages.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
The White House is effectively drawing down surplus weapons, and signaling its intentions to replace those weapons in U.S. stockpiles, well ahead of Ukraine’s actual need for the surplus weapons.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
But if the wood ends up decomposing or being burned—as is often the case with Christmas trees—then much of the carbon drawn down could end up back in the atmosphere.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
Customers drew down their inventories in the quarter after dealing with supply shortages.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
The White House is effectively drawing down surplus weapons, and signaling its intentions to replace those weapons in U.S. stockpiles, well ahead of Ukraine’s actual need for the surplus weapons.
—David Axe, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
But if the wood ends up decomposing or being burned—as is often the case with Christmas trees—then much of the carbon drawn down could end up back in the atmosphere.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Presley’s current win has spent quite a bit more time on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart than his recent holiday favorite, though.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The game involved is 200X The Cash and Jarett Allen of Burnsville said he was inspired to spend the $30 based on his father’s enthusiasm for the game.Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
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This diet generally includes foods that are low in calories, with a lot of emphasis on consuming vegetables and legumes.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Can my Kentucky employer drug test me for consuming medical marijuana?Marina Johnson, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
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And, if more private schools did open in rural areas, that would drain enrollment from public schools that often served as centers of the community.Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Cornell said the next step is to drain the New Glenn rocket of its fuel.Jackie Wattles, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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While Valverde was brought off in the 74th minute of the Super Cup semi final win against Mallorca on Thursday, Bellingham was seen going to the turf exhausted on more than one occasion and touching the back of his legs.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Backlash to the backlash emerged on Thursday, as many users pointed out that fire resources had been exhausted in the Palisades.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trump will also appeal the case in an effort to wipe his record clean of the 34 felony convictions, which will need to play out over the coming months or even years.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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After the Heat did not quickly agree to an extension this past offseason, Butler decided to play out this season and exercise his option to become a free agent this upcoming summer.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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Addiction Early studies suggest GLP-1 drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine and opioids by modulating the brain’s reward pathways.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 2 Jan. 2025
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These tools allow professionals to focus on strategic decision-making, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Try to find homes for these items under cabinets, in the pantry, or other places where they can easily be accessed without using up countertop real estate when not in use.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Battery life is used up faster at higher speeds, and with the two 250-lumen spotlights switched on.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
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Republicans are in a heated internal conversation on whether to use one — or two — legislative vehicles to implement Trump's immigration and tax reform policies.Marc Caputo, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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This is not the first time that Bad Bunny has used his platform to elevate political messaging.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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