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 the early fall, country banks drew down balances in New York to pay farmers for their crops.
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024
Think of it as the psychological equivalent of the fabric curtain drawn down the middle of the room — a barrier that has to be believed to be seen.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2024
With spending outpacing income gains (including disposable income increases that were also up 0.3%), consumers drew down their savings more.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Revenues are down, expenses are up and the city drew down nearly half of its general fund reserves — a pot of money for emergencies— to cover the deficit in last year’s budget, Mejia wrote.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024
Think of it as the psychological equivalent of the fabric curtain drawn down the middle of the room — a barrier that has to be believed to be seen.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2024
With spending outpacing income gains (including disposable income increases that were also up 0.3%), consumers drew down their savings more.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
Revenues are down, expenses are up and the city drew down nearly half of its general fund reserves — a pot of money for emergencies— to cover the deficit in last year’s budget, Mejia wrote.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw down
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To qualify for Insider status, customers need only sign up, while VIB members gain access to additional benefits after spending $350 annually.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 1 Jan. 2025
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In a series of Instagram stories, Emma posted family photos of Willis spending time with Mabel and Evelyn.Ashley Hume, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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In early December, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed H5 bird flu in four house cats from a separate household that consumed recalled raw milk and became sick and died.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Post-emergent herbicides can be used more selectively, but also pose environmental risks, including toxicity to birds, bees, and mammals that consume or contact them.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Avoid Delays and Disputes Estate disputes can be costly, time-consuming, and emotionally draining.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Soak 8 hours to overnight, then drain and rinse thoroughly before cooking. Option 2: Cook the beans with baking soda: Place your beans in a large pot, covering them with water by about 2 inches.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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But the chatter grew louder when FEMA exhausted its funds during Helene — which spurred a cash infusion from Congress after Milton struck — and it was discovered that one Florida staffer directed workers to skip homes with Trump signs.Lawrence Mower, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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Some of those who have been at the center of such debates seem visibly exhausted by the subject of female electability.Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The same situation played out with Jade Cargill, CM Punk and later Ethan Page, who became NXT champion within weeks of his debut.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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And with President-elect Donald Trump about to take office, how SpaceX's relationship with the federal government plays out in South Texas remains to be seen.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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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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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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In terms of overall power demand, Doan points out that data centers are projected to use up to 8% of all power by the end of the decade, and notes that this will require a significant shift in thinking about energy.John Werner, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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With so many creative ways to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers, there’s no need to let any food go to waste.Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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One of Trump's top confidants, billionaire Elon Musk, who used his massive social media following to help kill the spending bill, even suggested Congress leave the government closed until Trump takes office next month, and a handful of Republican hardliners in the House agreed.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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In photographs obtained and shared by The U.S. Sun, the former television host attended the commencement ceremony at Florida International University, using a mobility scooter among the crowd.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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