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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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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Travis Scott’s Utopia spent its first four weeks at No. 1 in 2023.Paul Grein, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2025
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Of course, rules to reduce nicotine in cigarettes would have no impact on nicotine in e-cigarettes, which have largely replaced combustible tobacco as one of the main ways young people now consume nicotine.Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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And the reach of all these different channels combined is really critical because people are consuming their news in a lot of different ways, not just watching a linear broadcast but across social media and all these streaming channels.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 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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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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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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Newcombe admitted to being exhausted, exhilarated and determined.Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Pacheco’s start with KC played out slightly differently.Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 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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Tailor For Expense Reduction Messaging When crafting your capabilities statement, customize it to showcase how your business can help agencies reduce costs: • Use metrics to quantify savings from previous contracts.Col. Rafael Marrero, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The work rules did nothing to reduce joblessness, exacerbated a healthcare crisis, and raised administrative costs for the state.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 15 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 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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The Los Angeles Dodgers roster is nearing completion for the 2025 season, but center field could use an upgrade.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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