decant

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A previous report from 2022 suggested that a full decant could cost £7bn-£13bn with the building entirely vacated for between 12 and 20 years.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

But here’s the little trick that makes it feel thoughtful rather than “I just grabbed this on the way in”: decant it.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Some terrific directorial touches linger, such as when three characters decant olive oil in sync, the golden lighting and jazzy instrumentals heightening the sense that the trio has achieved a state of flow.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

“We have solutions that we know will decant the system,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2022

To taste the tasted, and at each return Less tasteful? o’er our palates to decant Another vintage? strain a flatter year, 340 Through loaded vessels, and a laxer tone?

From Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes by Young, Edward