1
as in dismounted
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
I was getting down from the seaplane when a gust of wind swept away my hat
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2
as in weighed down
to make sad
it's really getting him down that there does not seem to be one woman who will date him
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3
as in sipped
to take into the stomach through the mouth and throat
with her sore throat, liquids are the only thing she can get down
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As tens of thousands of visitors from around the world descended on Miami for the city’s annual art celebration, a lucky few were invited to an immersive experience that blended contemporary art with fashion, mixology, and luxury travel.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The House descended into chaos Wednesday when the GOP revolt sank a last-minute funding measure to keep the government operating through early next year.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
19 Dec. 2024
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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First there were barn cats that drank raw milk.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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But now, the virus has been detected in at least 865 herds of cows across at least 16 states, as well as in raw (unpasteurized) milk sold in California and in domestic cats who drank raw milk.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
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For example, a study from the USA and a study from Australia found that people who regularly ate almonds actually lost weight on average rather than gaining it.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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When the team served foods that were calorie-dense but less palatable, participants still ate about eight hundred calories more.—
Dhruv Khullar,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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Several plants on this list are harmful if ingested.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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Although European mistletoe is more toxic than American mistletoe, both plants are dangerous if ingested, particularly by pets and children, who may be attracted to the small white berries that have a high concentration of toxin.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Dec. 2024
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