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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

Thames Water said it “would like to reassure its customers that the village water supply has been safe to drink up to this point”.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2024

And if you’re urinating less than you’re used to, it’s probably time to drink up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2023

The owner’s alfalfa, which is used to feed cows, can withstand higher salt levels, so for now it can still drink up the river water.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2022

Jimmy, who’ll drink up the attention any girl gives him, gave a halfsmile and glanced down at the paper on his desk.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher




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