How to Use down with in a Sentence

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  • In the post, Fox, 37, stares the camera down with her spicy red look.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
  • Rub the ribs down with the dry spice marinade the night before.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to hear the content of your screen.
    Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 25 June 2023
  • Dress it up with a belt and booties or down with sneakers and a scarf.
    Andie Kanaras, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • And my mom kind of pulled me to the side and wiped me down with alcohol swabs.
    Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Taste test whose chili should take the top prize home, and wash it down with one of the taproom’s pints.
    Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Wash them down with a beer or two, like the home team's own Anchor Steam.
    Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024
  • This is the fall from grace of the rap star of the last 15 years, taking his entire era down with him.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 6 May 2024
  • This product first freezes the wart off and breaks it down with the acid so the body can heal with new, wart-less skin.
    Lacey Muinos, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024
  • When making jam, the fruit is chopped or pureed and cooked down with sugar.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Trimmed with lace around the edges, the '80s dress has the versatility to be dressed up and down with ease.
    Shelby Ying Hyde, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2023
  • But Tesla cooled things down with the Cybertruck news over the weekend.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Gomez found a way to shut that rumor down with a little help from the Haim sisters.
    Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 10 July 2023
  • To clean, simply wipe the upholstery down with a soft, dry cloth.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Plus, keeping it clean is as easy as wiping it down with a damp cloth.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Not twigs, mind you, but big, heavy limbs that would fall straight down with a thunk and a shoosh of dead leaves onto my front lawn.
    Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Whether it’s worn on its own with heels or layered with a cardigan and boots, the dress can dressed up or down with ease.
    Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024
  • The friends pinned the animal down with one of their bikes before calling 911.
    Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Officials said Soto ran him down with a car and then stabbed him.
    Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
  • But even the tranquil garden can wear us down with its chores and seasonal to-do lists.
    Dan Vierria, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Dill and Mint Yogurt Dip Cool things down with this favorite of mine that would be a nice stand-in alongside wings, too.
    Matt Brooks, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Next, clean the wall's surface by wiping it down with a damp sponge or cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Wipe fan blades down with a damp, soft cloth or sponge to remove any remaining dust or grime.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024
  • The victim’s boyfriend threatened to kill her, pinning her body down with his against her will for five minutes.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Take cues from the image above and style them with an easy look consisting of a blazer with jeans or dress it down with a T-shirt.
    Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Easy layers and a versatile length mean that you won't be labored down with styling time.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Wiping the grill down with oil will remove most bristles and greatly lessen the chances of any find their way into food.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 July 2023
  • The dress has an elevated style that can be dressed up with heels and a blazer or down with sneakers.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Dress it down with a pair of white sneakers or style it with chunky wedges for an elevated game day look.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Begin by scraping off any stuck-on residue, then proceed to wipe it down with dish soap and water.
    Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024

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