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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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Now we are treated to seeing Allison Janney draw on her years as The West Wing’s C.J. Cregg, ensuring that Grace Penn instantly radiates both authority and warmth.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The sequence should be drawn on the bottom half of the strip.
—Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
Anna Kendrick drew on some real-life experiences while directing her first feature film.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Key Facts Powerball announced that a single ticket sold in Georgia matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night—2, 15, 27, 29, 39, and the red Powerball 20.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The sequence should be drawn on the bottom half of the strip.
—Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
Anna Kendrick drew on some real-life experiences while directing her first feature film.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Key Facts Powerball announced that a single ticket sold in Georgia matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night—2, 15, 27, 29, 39, and the red Powerball 20.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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First, identify which water supply line is causing the water pressure problem by turning on only the cold water and then switching to only the hot water.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Auroral activity is expected to increase on Friday before decreasing through the weekend, according to NOAA, as no geomagnetic storms—caused by a burst of energy and particles released by the sun—are forecast.Ty Roush, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Colorado’s 8th District, the state’s newest congressional district, was created during the 2021 redistricting process and designed to be an evenly split swing district.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Their dedication brings Saratoga’s rich history and vibrant landscape to life, creating a place where everyone can feel connected and inspired.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The practical limitations of CAR-T have dogged the cancer field for a long time now, and researchers have already come up with ideas to get around it.Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Here are some of the stocks on came up on Goldman’s screen: Plus-size apparel retailer Torrid , down 42% this year, was one name in the basket.Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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As reported by Newsweek, The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has forecast a possible tropical storm that could form today and head toward Florida, bringing heavy rain.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The military has also deployed a warship to Valencia, bringing helicopters, watercraft, trucks, food and emergency supplies.Atika Shubert, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Storm Rafael is expected to approach the U.S. later in the week.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Minority student enrollment in the district was approaching 50%, according to the decree.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The bond will generate an average of $9.2 million annually over its lifetime.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Enquirer digital news director.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Virgin Atlantic ceased all flights to Hong Kong — and closed an office there — in 2022, ending the airline’s 30-year presence in the Asian financial hub.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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Driving the news: The library was closed primarily so work could be done on the building's heating and cooling system.Nate Rau, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Irvine switched from at-large to district council elections this year, prompting this unique two-year term.Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024
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Fewer than 5,000 of the top-line sedans sold in 2023, with its tally tumbling prompting Genesis to revise the 2025 models.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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