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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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2
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
Often, the songs that drew on Carner’s darker, more cynical perspective were accentuated with the kind of buoyancy that only a child can stoke.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
The main residence is completed by a laundry/mud room that draws on the same rich blue tone found in the pantry.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
The files, which draw on a range of data and sources, question some of the company’s leadership team as well as OpenAI’s overall commitment to AI safety.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
The end of the penny has been debated in the U.S. since the early 1990s, when Republicans and Democrats alike supported legislative bids to do away with the penny, drawing on cost-benefit analysis as their rationale.
—Antoinette Burton, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
The main residence is completed by a laundry/mud room that draws on the same rich blue tone found in the pantry.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
The files, which draw on a range of data and sources, question some of the company’s leadership team as well as OpenAI’s overall commitment to AI safety.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
The end of the penny has been debated in the U.S. since the early 1990s, when Republicans and Democrats alike supported legislative bids to do away with the penny, drawing on cost-benefit analysis as their rationale.
—Antoinette Burton, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The system works by stopping micro-inflammation, which disrupts the hair’s growth cycle, stopping new growth in its tracks and is easily caused by hormones, stress and genetic disposition.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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After a sit-down interview with Bobbie Thomas, Harlow was surprised by Jenna Bush Hager with video messages from three women with vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes patches of skin to lose pigment.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Either way, the ceramic mineral complex uses negative ions to seal the hair’s cuticle, locking in moisture while creating long-lasting curls.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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This card asks you to retreat, reflect, and create space for healing.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Selena Gomez is opening up about her childhood crushes, and one name in particular came up as a surprise.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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After taking a moment to deliberate, Gomez came up with her answer: Ariana Grande.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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But his game also brings plenty of wrinkles for the Bulls to iron out.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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While some nuanced side effects can warm the planet (like the fact that trees reflect less energy than grasslands), the aerosols and clouds caused by plants bring meaningful cooling in the simulation.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys are less than a month away from departing for Oxnard, Calif., for training camp, as the Brian Schottenheimer era approaches its official beginning on July 21.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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The accident comes as the gallery approaches its 10-year anniversary season of celebration, kicking off in August with its annual Fashion Meets Art event and culminating Oct. 10.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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After Trump abruptly ended negotiations on Friday with Canada over that country’s new digital service tax—a 3% charge on foreign tech companies for revenue generated from Canadian users—the Canadian government decided over the weekend to rescind the tax.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The compound is then sold back to the companies which originally generated the waste or to third parties.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 7:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:06 a.m. US-69 closed in Overland Park The road is closed between College Boulevard and I-435 in Overland Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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The funds will support new cultural programming, including a major exhibition and gallery, as well as ongoing preservation work at the downtown landmark, which has been closed since 2022.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Pictures from the TikTok video that prompted Felipe to visit the emergency room.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Historical shocks have prompted similar responses: the Great Fire of London led to fire codes and insurance pools, while 19th-century boiler explosions catalyzed modern engineering standards.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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