wash down
Example Sentences
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She added that it was common practice for utilities to wash down equipment after a fire before the system was reenergized.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 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 the middle of Liselle’s party, a woman knocks at the door and asks if she can wash down the house’s windows for a few dollars.
From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2021
The years-long drought in most of the state means burn scars remain intact — though a heavy rain could wash down years of debris.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2021
The apple juice is too sweet, but we need to wash down the dry graham crackers.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
