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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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Geminid meteors are caused by dust and debris left in the inner solar system, not by a comet — as is usually the case for meteor showers — but by an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, which hurtles through the solar system every 18 months.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This instance has created a perfect storm for long-term health problems.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden is prepared to veto legislation that would create new federal judgeships for President-elect Donald Trump to fill, a move that would give him the most presidential vetoes since Bill Clinton.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 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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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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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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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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Brian Daboll has to find a way to generate points in the first half.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, the brand generates £15 million profits from sales of £54 million and was exported to 40 countries.Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 15 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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Crane has claimed the window will never close under his ownership tenure.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 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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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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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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