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
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
"I wash down meat when I cook at home and cater for others," Jackson continued.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2022
Eliza dragged me inside, saying we still had an obligation to wash down the sickroom.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
