drain away
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Parts of the country, along with Ecuador and parts of Brazil, have previously experienced increased rainfall, resulting in flash flooding and landslides, particularly in urban centres where the water is less able to drain away.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
"Expansion and straightening cause water to drain away into the North Sea and Baltic Sea even faster, rather than being retained in the surrounding area."
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
It also helped that the British monarchy retains a certain aura, even after decades of tabloid headlines and Netflix series have tried to drain away the mystique.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
If your air fryer has a slotted basket, use it for beef or pork to allow excess fat to drain away.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2025
I watch the stiffness of her muscles drain away.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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