decant

Example Sentences

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A previous report from 2022 suggested that a full decant could cost £7bn-£13bn with the building entirely vacated for between 12 and 20 years.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

But here’s the little trick that makes it feel thoughtful rather than “I just grabbed this on the way in”: decant it.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

So don’t let the modest price fool you — crack open the screw cap a few hours before dinner, or better yet, decant it and let it come to life while you cook.

From Washington Post • Feb. 16, 2023

“We have solutions that we know will decant the system,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2022

To me these medi�val stories are beautiful, and I have striven to decant them from one language into another with as little loss as may be.

From Aucassin & Nicolette And Other Mediaeval Romances and Legends by Mason, Eugene