wash down
Example Sentences
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For centuries, they have dished up wine from the surrounding vineyards to wash down typically hearty central European fare.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
She pointed toward the charred hillsides to her north and said that there is a buffer if any debris should wash down her way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025
Someone got the timing wrong Sunday at the oldest Grand Slam tournament, where the bubbly helps wash down the strawberries and cream.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 9, 2023
In Hong Kong, milk tea is an unassuming beverage, something you use to wash down sweet French toast off a plastic plate.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
But then I dipped my spoon back into the milk, to wash down the soggy cereal.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
