draw away

verb

drew away; drawn away; drawing away; draws away

intransitive verb

: to move ahead (as of an opponent in a race)

Examples of draw away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Sunday, Flamengo managed a 0-0 draw away to Corinthians in São Paulo. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 That could be crucial to drawing away some Trump support from Sheehy in a state the New York Times rated in the former president’s favor 57% to 40%. Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Oct. 2024 And despite donations possibly being drawn away from Adams’ campaign to his legal defense fund, the mayor has a formidable political war chest. Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 15 July 2024 The device would have several layers of fabric, including an antimicrobial fabric, to allow urine to be drawn away from the body quickly to the outer surface of the cup, where it can be pumped away, reducing the health risk posed by extended exposure to the urine. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for draw away 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of draw away was in the 14th century

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“Draw away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20away. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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