drink up

Example Sentences

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As U.S. data centers drink up more than 200 billion gallons of water per year, young peoplea are no longer willing to wait for someone else to step up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Vernice was “destined for more education and a husband who made his living sitting a chair”; Annie hoped “for factory work and a man who didn’t drink up his pay.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Water supply in the village "has been safe to drink up to this point".

From BBC • May 30, 2024

Thirsty bees and butterflies can drink up while keeping their feet dry, and birds can drink or bathe.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022

“And I’ll guide you, Cousins, straight and true,” said Hand Clap, “for there’s nothing I can’t do. I can dig up a mountain, drink up a lake, outrun the wind....”

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep