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
Many experts recommend drawing down no more than 4% annually, though personal circumstances may dictate a different approach.
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Developing a strategy that accounts for these challenges – such as deciding when and how to draw down retirement funds – has become a crucial part of ensuring long-term financial stability.
—Hillary Stalker, The Tennessean, 1 Dec. 2024
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.
—science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
Customers drew down their inventories in the quarter after dealing with supply shortages.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Developing a strategy that accounts for these challenges – such as deciding when and how to draw down retirement funds – has become a crucial part of ensuring long-term financial stability.
—Hillary Stalker, The Tennessean, 1 Dec. 2024
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.
—science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
Customers drew down their inventories in the quarter after dealing with supply shortages.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Like other postwar boys, Lynch spent his days riding bikes, building bombs, and exploring the woods with his dad; likable and outgoing, he was elected president of his seventh-grade class and was popular with girls.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ellis spent more than 31 years behind bars before Nassau County Judge Patricia Harrington tossed his conviction in 2021.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Just remember that staying engaged and aware of the type of ASMR content children consume is key to ensuring a safe and positive experience, stresses Dr. Adusei.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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By Sunday, the flames had consumed over 28,000 acres across the Baja California peninsula.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The result is a graceful character study that explores why someone’s capacity for warmth seems to have long been drained.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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During her post-surgery recovery, simple tasks like bending over became incredibly difficult, leaving her feeling both physically and emotionally drained.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two of those teenagers, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, lay flat on their backs at full time, exhausted by yet another 90 minutes.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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But the last of those emergency dollars are being exhausted this fiscal year and won’t be available to help in the next two-year state budget, which Lamont will propose to lawmakers on Feb. 5.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Jan. 2025
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The geopolitical battle of the future is playing out on the app store charts.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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That’s what played out this past week in the bottom two sectors: health care and consumer staples.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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Working with a sliding scale provider, as mentioned above, is another great way to reduce costs.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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In an interview with Fox News Digital, Takahashi said this new report underscores how carbonated water impacts weight loss by promoting the sensation of fullness, which can reduce food intake and lower overall calorie consumption.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fry up some ham, or simply use up cold breakfast ham, and you're set with quite the traditional lunch that many Southern kids are familiar with.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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New York can use up to three retention spots this trade deadline, which would be a shrewd way to collect middle-round draft picks.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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This unique, unchecked power was meant to be used sparingly, as a last resort to correct injustices in the system.—
Ron Faucheux,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2025
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Some influencers rebounded by using other social media options, primarily Instagram.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Draw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20down. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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