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 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
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
Eliza dragged me inside, saying we still had an obligation to wash down the sickroom.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
