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Discover LudwigThe phrase "allow to drain" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when giving instructions related to letting something, such as liquid, flow out or be removed from a container or surface.
Example: "After washing the vegetables, allow to drain in a colander for a few minutes."
Alternatives: "let it drain" or "permit to drain".
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Lift them out and allow to drain.
Pour into a colander, and allow to drain well while completing next step.
Pour the pomegranate mix over a sieve and allow to drain.
Place the grated tomatoes in the cheesecloth and allow to drain for one hour.
Optional: sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for 15 minutes in a colander.
To use this method, water the plant and allow to drain for 10 minutes.
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A team of journalists who observed the decontamination work in the region last month added: "Water sprayed on contaminated buildings has been allowed to drain back into the environment.
A vet examined the dolphin yesterday morning and soon after high tide at 2pm, the harbour was allowed to drain, leaving the dolphin in a shallow pool.
All samples were allowed to drain for the same amount of time.
The water was allowed to drain through the bottom of the separating funnel.
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