1
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
he drew up his horse outside the tavern
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2
as in to classify
to put into a particular arrangement
drew up the troops into a line along the ridge
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
draw up a proposal and submit it to the committee for approval
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Recent Examples of draw up
Washington must draw up a strategy for handling New Delhi.
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Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2024
Last month, Kobayashi was traveling from her home in Maui, Hawaii, to N.Y.C. with a layover in L.A. Pidgeon previously told PEOPLE that her niece had landed a job photographing a DJ and had drawn up an hour-by-hour detailed schedule.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The numbers drawn up by CIS show just how difficult fighting sanctuaries will be for Homan’s team.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
The certification program for 8K televisions was launched in 2019, and now the Association has drawn up minimum specifications for 8K projectors in key areas – including resolution, brightness, contrast, color accuracy, dynamic range, and immersive audio.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2024
Last month, Kobayashi was traveling from her home in Maui, Hawaii, to N.Y.C. with a layover in L.A. Pidgeon previously told PEOPLE that her niece had landed a job photographing a DJ and had drawn up an hour-by-hour detailed schedule.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
The numbers drawn up by CIS show just how difficult fighting sanctuaries will be for Homan’s team.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
The certification program for 8K televisions was launched in 2019, and now the Association has drawn up minimum specifications for 8K projectors in key areas – including resolution, brightness, contrast, color accuracy, dynamic range, and immersive audio.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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Smoking has been linked to the formation of spider veins, so stop or limit smoking to reduce your risk.Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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Facebook’s recent announcement to stop fact-checking posts is an ominous signal.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Not a nor'easter Monday's snowstorm will not be classified as a classic nor'easter, Taylor said, which are some of the most infamous winter storms for East Coasters.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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For dinner that night, Bhakti Bai had prepared Dev’s favorites.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Motorists should prepare for sudden visibility changes, blizzard conditions, and icy roads.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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Millions of borrowers have been forced into a forbearance as a result of the court order, which has halted their progress toward student loan forgiveness.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ukraine halted the flow of Russian gas to several European countries on New Year’s Day, bringing an end to Moscow’s decades-long dominance over Europe’s energy markets.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
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Drawing from the 570 works by Beuys purchased as a single acquisition in 2006, the curators have arranged a thoughtful and comprehensive introduction to the artist’s activism and oeuvre told largely through his work in multiples.Red Cameron, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
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Arts District Houston, located in the city's First and Sixth wards, is filled with private studios, galleries, and public art spaces and murals—group tours can be arranged, or simply spend a day exploring with your camera.Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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That program features no fewer than three premieres, composed by Errollyn Wallen, Conrad Tao and Stacy Garrop.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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The electric vehicle sector alone has received $231 billion in subsidies since 2009, with government support composing a significant portion of its revenue.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Having the capability of catching the Starship booster is crucial for SpaceX, giving the company a completely reusable vehicle that is able to fly again.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Betts, 32, ran to try to catch the ball, but Capobianco and Hansen reached over the fence to stop him from making the play.Daniel S. Levine, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Amazon shoppers love these for keeping their footwear protected and organized.Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lahouaiej-Bouhlel was killed by police, but in 2022 a French court convicted eight others of helping to organize the carnage.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Draw up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20up. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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