as in represented
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as in pulled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us
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as in described
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in gotten
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaned
to take the internal organs out of
hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it
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as in hammered
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drawn
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Now that the Queen has decided to abdicate, people are even more drawn to it.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Jan. 2024
But Doritos Silent does perhaps speak to how drawn marketers—including Heineken, which recently offered a gaming PC that doubles as a fridge—are to the video game industry.
—Bysteve Mollman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2023
The filmmakers set Franklin up in a posh chair in front of a big window with drawn shades refracting translucent skyline.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 22 Apr. 2023
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But many aerospace majors remain more drawn to buzz than benefits and legacies.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
Now that the Queen has decided to abdicate, people are even more drawn to it.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Jan. 2024
But Doritos Silent does perhaps speak to how drawn marketers—including Heineken, which recently offered a gaming PC that doubles as a fridge—are to the video game industry.
—Bysteve Mollman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2023
The filmmakers set Franklin up in a posh chair in front of a big window with drawn shades refracting translucent skyline.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 22 Apr. 2023
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Law enforcement resources might be pulled from other locales to concentrate on where the suspect was last presumably seen.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the third quarter, the company pulled 29% of its earnings from its technology division.Brett Owens, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After being named the winning bidder last month, The Onion CEO Bell Collins briefly described its plans for Infowars in a statement to social media.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuits described the two companies as each other's biggest head-to-head rivals in many markets — keeping tabs on each other's prices, store hours and quality of products.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Underhill has been removed from the story in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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This will be removed after the tournament for the beginning of the new club season in Switzerland.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, December 8, five actors who portrayed the fictional McCallister siblings reunited for a meet-and-greet at Pandora's Box Toys & Collectibles in Lafayette, New Jersey.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, no character is more transformed than José (portrayed by Diego Vásquez in later episodes), who becomes hyper-focused on his inventions and alchemy instead of the contentment of his wife and children.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition in the press, enhancing its stellar reputation and inspiring a deep sense of pride among employees.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the opposite side of the country, California has earned abundant acclaim for its agricultural prowess and diverse array of regional cuisines.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Yale’s Chief Executive Leadership Institute, more than 1,000 companies have withdrawn.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Reports indicate the suspect faced a crippling back injury and had withdrawn from friends and family in recent months.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Underpinning her practice is the heartfelt belief that architecture is ever changing, molded by time and communal engagement.The Editors of AD, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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On sale for just $73, these waterproof all-terrain boots have molded wavy outsoles that provide traction on slippery surfaces.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, the production team worked in close partnership with the Sinatra and Davis estates in order to ensure a faithful representation of the late stars.Raven Brunner, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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