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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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Recent Examples of draw on
Such a system would be able to, for example, manage a complex coding project from start to finish, draw on insights from biology to solve engineering problems, or write a Pulitzer-worthy novel.
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Tharin Pillay, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
So instead, Canon drew on its inkjet printing knowhow to apply the resist in optimum amounts to match the circuit pattern.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
The Megaplier is drawn on Tuesday and Friday before the Mega Millions drawing.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Friday, Dec. 27: white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the gold Mega Ball 6.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tharin Pillay, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
So instead, Canon drew on its inkjet printing knowhow to apply the resist in optimum amounts to match the circuit pattern.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
The Megaplier is drawn on Tuesday and Friday before the Mega Millions drawing.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Friday, Dec. 27: white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the gold Mega Ball 6.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The music video may cause initial backlash among those concerned about propagating mental health stigmas by featuring images of a person in a straitjacket.Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
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TikTok lawyers have urged the justices to step in before the law takes effect, saying even a monthlong shutdown would cause the app to lose about one-third of its daily American users and significant advertising revenue.Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The goal remains for Warner Bros Motion Picture Group to create PVOD and pay-one window opportunities for Max.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
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The stores create and post much of their own content separate from the main Barnes & Noble account and also are responsible for their in-store marketing of #BookTok titles in displays.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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Notre Dame is going to have to come up with some answers in the passing game.NBC News, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Some wintry precipitation may stick, and with treatment, should come up easily, Dunn said.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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And both franchises have asked the NHL to bring an outdoor game — or two, in this case — to the Sunshine State for many years.Tim Reynolds, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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In my own experience, one of the most rewarding projects involved a renewable energy startup aiming to bring affordable solar energy to rural areas.Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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In December, Pavlovich approached the head of the university, Dame Sally Mapstone, to share her experience and ask the university to review the decision to honor Gaiman.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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In Florida, the number of voucher recipients approached half a million this school year, up seventy-four per cent.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the government could also lose substantial tax revenue, as the social media app generated $5.3 billion in taxes in 2023.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, The Count of Monte Cristo – which was France’s most successful film at the international box office in 2024, generating 3.3M admissions for a €20.7M gross – went straight to TV in Italy, where it was broadcast as a special film event on December 26 and 27 by Canale5.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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But in the downtown criminal courthouse, the absence of defendants derailed proceedings in several cases, including at least one murder trial slated to begin closing arguments Friday.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Verse had 66 tackles and was able to pressure the quarterback 76 times and closed the deal with 4.5 sacks.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Chicago Bears fans are going wild on the Internet after star quarterback Caleb Williams was spotted with a cast on his throwing hand, prompting worries about his condition.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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In 2002, prompted by a personal need, Dimitri Lemonides conceptualized and developed PileMate, a durable, versatile sleeve that provides an all-year solution for boats, docks, and pilings.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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