wash down

Example Sentences

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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

"I wash down meat when I cook at home and cater for others," Jackson continued.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2022

I sounded so smooth and calm, at least until I reached for my milk to wash down the peanut butter and knocked over the carton instead.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine