drink up
Example Sentences
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Vernice was “destined for more education and a husband who made his living sitting a chair”; Annie hoped “for factory work and a man who didn’t drink up his pay.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Thames Water said it “would like to reassure its customers that the village water supply has been safe to drink up to this point”.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2024
And if you’re urinating less than you’re used to, it’s probably time to drink up.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2023
The owner’s alfalfa, which is used to feed cows, can withstand higher salt levels, so for now it can still drink up the river water.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2022
Ritchie, Marv, and I eat up, drink up, and go wandering through town.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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