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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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The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 7 will be posted here when the results are released.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Subaru claimed the top spot for reliability in Consumer Reports' 2024 survey, which drew on data from approximately 300,000 vehicle owners.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
From animatics, these productions progressed to 3-D wire frames or geometric, blocky figures, then to densely rendered creatures with fur, feathers, or scales whose movements and textures drew on data from nature.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers in the House of Commons voted by 330 to 275 to support the bill, after an hours-long debate in the chamber and a years-long campaign by high-profile figures that drew on emotional first-hand testimony.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Subaru claimed the top spot for reliability in Consumer Reports' 2024 survey, which drew on data from approximately 300,000 vehicle owners.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
From animatics, these productions progressed to 3-D wire frames or geometric, blocky figures, then to densely rendered creatures with fur, feathers, or scales whose movements and textures drew on data from nature.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers in the House of Commons voted by 330 to 275 to support the bill, after an hours-long debate in the chamber and a years-long campaign by high-profile figures that drew on emotional first-hand testimony.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Seasonal visitors like rodents, spiders, and wildlife can cause significant damage and health risks without intervention.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The announcement caused the price of bitcoin to surge to more than $100,000 (at the same time last year, the price was less than half that).Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Why This Matters to You This is not simply an HR initiative, this is about creating an environment where nurses feel empowered, respected, and capable of performing at their highest potential.Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recipients can create little breakfast sandwiches and waffles, or use the cooker to toast hashbrowns.Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Boston Red Sox came up short in their free-agent pursuit of outfielder Juan Soto.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Of course, his work with one of Hollywood’s biggest stars also came up, Tom Cruise.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The latest Valorant patch notes are now available and, as expected, feature a nerf to Neon in an effort to bring her power levels down a bit.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Staple is embarking on his latest partnership to bring better authentication tools and user experiences to the fashion world.Layla Ilchi, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Emily approaches each day with a positive attitude and strives to truly learn and understand the content that she is exposed to.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2024
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The main iPhone line has been updated annually, but the iPhone SE still ships with a chip approaching three years old.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Using electrical stimulation to generate electro-passageways through the skin, the K-beauty device with customized LED lights increases skin’s permeability by around 490%.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Big Forecasts Sky projects the new studio will generate £3BN ($3.8BN) investment over its first five years.Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Crane has claimed the window will never close under his ownership tenure.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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There was also plenty of high drama, like Rachel pausing and closing her eyes before standing on the wobbly platform for the last time.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Just as cyclical stocks had become the clear choice into and after the election, the economic data have softened a bit from strong levels, prompting industrials and bank stocks last week to pull back 2% or so.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thune plans to punt a deal on tax reform until later in the year, prompting concern from members of the Ways and Means Committee who fear their bill will get sidelined.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
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