as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
drew off the fat from the top of the drippings
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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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as in to come
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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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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Alys Beach: Alys’ 158 acres feature white houses, including villas and courtyard homes that draw on the architecture of islands like Bermuda and Antigua.
—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
See All Example Sentences for draw (off)
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“Draw (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20%28off%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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