1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense
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2
as in to come
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draw on
Alys Beach: Alys’ 158 acres feature white houses, including villas and courtyard homes that draw on the architecture of islands like Bermuda and Antigua.
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The result is a groundbreaking experience, opening March 12, that draws on more than 1,000 photographs from throughout rock history, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, the music of more than 300 artists, and narration delivered by Kevin Bacon.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Cornejo has been drawing on all of these experiences to envision what the next couple of years could look like.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Since the Trump White House took control, TV networks and other mainstream outlets have continued to be a part of the pool, but the White House has increasingly drawn on right-wing media publications for such access.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The result is a groundbreaking experience, opening March 12, that draws on more than 1,000 photographs from throughout rock history, 200 videos, 1,300 Rolling Stone covers, the music of more than 300 artists, and narration delivered by Kevin Bacon.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2025
Cornejo has been drawing on all of these experiences to envision what the next couple of years could look like.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Since the Trump White House took control, TV networks and other mainstream outlets have continued to be a part of the pool, but the White House has increasingly drawn on right-wing media publications for such access.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Having unwanted players still hanging around is no good for anyone, either, and the distraction caused by all the talk surrounding the ‘bomb squad’ last summer was not ideal for new head coach Enzo Maresca.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Progress against the disease rebounded quickly after the disruptions caused by COVID-19, but recent reductions in development assistance for health pose a serious threat to sustaining this momentum.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Bannon came up with the amazing comeback to secure the submission win.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With a full slate of college basketball games coming up on Saturday and Sunday, there has never been a better time to lock up this bonus.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Springtime in Sacramento means trees and grasses are producing pollen again, bringing seasonal allergy symptoms to the surface.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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Locksley approached the former Bruin with an opportunity to compete for a starting role following the transfers of Billy Edwards (Wisconsin) and MJ Morris (Coastal Carolina).—
Michael Howes,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh, meanwhile, asked how the court should approach a delegation of power to an independent agency, rather than to the president.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs and economic policy (9 percent) are now generating as much negative discussion as Trump's stance on Russia (9 percent).—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Beyond social media, Logan is the founder of a merchandise company called Maverick Apparel that’s proven to be pretty successful, generating $40 million in just its first nine months, per Celebrity Net Worth.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
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The episode closes with Pete, who has successfully found a watering hole for the horses.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Europe’s busiest airport was closed for most of Friday after a power outage following a fire at a nearby electrical substation, causing over 800 flights to be canceled in and out of the airport, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.—
Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The kingdom says beggars arrive under the guise of religious pilgrimage, prompting Pakistan last year to block more than 4,000 from traveling there.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket had a successful debut launch in January, but was not able to stick the landing of its booster, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to ground the rocket.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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