down to

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1
: in a way that includes even (the smallest or least important part)
Our work must be accurate down to the last detail.
They knew everything about him down to the cologne he wore.
2
: to the last person or thing that can be used
It looks like it's down to you and me.
I'm down to my last dollar.

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Lassiter was flagged for pass interference on Pickens on third down to give Dallas a first down at the 1. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026 His father did not reply but squatted down to examine the man. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 The 9th Assembly District includes parts of Sacramento County and extends down to Modesto, covering cities such as Lodi and Manteca. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026 Those cutbacks trickle down to the fishermen and result in a lack of fishing opportunities, Sackton said. — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for down to

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“Down to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/down%20to. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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