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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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2025
The modern era candidates were voted from 15 down to seven in the final stage, instead of five in past years.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Jordan was moved down to Class 2A this season when the Minnesota State High School League reclassified sections for all sports last April.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
At one point, visibility was down to half a mile, with forecasts of wind gusts up to 35 mph overnight.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
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Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Feb. 2025
The modern era candidates were voted from 15 down to seven in the final stage, instead of five in past years.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Jordan was moved down to Class 2A this season when the Minnesota State High School League reclassified sections for all sports last April.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
At one point, visibility was down to half a mile, with forecasts of wind gusts up to 35 mph overnight.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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