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Examples of draw on in a Sentence
the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Another resource, mentioned in choice D, also draws on others’ observations.
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Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
While Random Identities is a personal project, unveiled in 2018, the genderless, seasonless and luxurious label draws on gay and club culture in Berlin, where Pilati has based himself since leaving Zegna in 2016 following a three-year stint.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
The movie draws on both Rohrwacher’s and JR’s talents for creating immersive, poetic, and almost metaphysical atmospheres that blur the line between reality and dream—a theme Rohrwacher explored in her 2023 feature film La Chimera, which has achieved significant international success.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2024
The Dirty Martini Salad draws on the classic cocktail and features bibb lettuce, martini olives, juniper, pimento, Roquefort, lemon and chive.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
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Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
While Random Identities is a personal project, unveiled in 2018, the genderless, seasonless and luxurious label draws on gay and club culture in Berlin, where Pilati has based himself since leaving Zegna in 2016 following a three-year stint.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
The movie draws on both Rohrwacher’s and JR’s talents for creating immersive, poetic, and almost metaphysical atmospheres that blur the line between reality and dream—a theme Rohrwacher explored in her 2023 feature film La Chimera, which has achieved significant international success.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2024
The Dirty Martini Salad draws on the classic cocktail and features bibb lettuce, martini olives, juniper, pimento, Roquefort, lemon and chive.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20on. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.
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