pour off
Example Sentences
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Technicians then pour off the top layer and place a drop of the concentrated sediment onto a glass slide before smearing it evenly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Gently swirl the rice with your hands until the water is cloudy, then pour off the rinsing water into a bowl to reserve.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
While the chicken roasts, pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
From Washington Times ● May 8, 2023
Stir together a few ingredients, pour off half for a feisty Caesar dressing and save the rest to marinate your chicken?
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2022
October is here, and bright cold winds ought to pour off the ocean; leaves ought to tumble down the alleys.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
