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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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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An ankle injury caused Williams to miss two games last season — October losses to the Vikings and the Bengals — after not practicing those weeks.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 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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Gino Filippone was at a dinner with seasoned real-estate brokers this spring when the obvious topic came up: the NAR settlement.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The larger cities in the Bay Area, while mostly coming up in the middle of the pack, did make improvements from last year.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The combination brought them their second straight NBA Cup win — a 123-118 final.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Then on Tuesday, a storm will bring snow, though the latest models show totals generally under six inches.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 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 is still a concern with the 3D V-Cache on the bottom, but less so as the processor cores are likely what generates the most heat, and those are more directly cooled in this configuration.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Brighton Boulevard, which runs through the middle of the refinery, was closed for a period that day.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Golden State’s rebounding philosophy goes something like this: Gang rebound to close possessions and crash from the corners selectively on the other end.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2024.
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