draw out
verb
drew out; drawn out; drawing out; draws out
2
: to extend beyond a minimum in time : protract sense 1
3
: to cause to speak freely
a reporter's ability to draw a person out
Synonyms
Examples of draw out in a Sentence
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
Recent Examples on the Web
There are 14 ping-pong balls numbered 1-14 and a total of 1,001 possible combinations when four balls are drawn out of the 14, regardless of their order of selection.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
The event also drew out some celebrities who hadn't attended in quite some time, like Meg Ryan, who was last at a Met Gala in 2001.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
But there are darker shades in Dr. Stockman that ought to be drawn out.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
Unlike hot brewing, the additional time and cooler temperatures draw out less acids while allowing the coffee’s remaining chemicals time to muddle.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
Shake the bowl occasionally to redistribute the sugar and draw out more oils.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Looking further ahead, Tripple even foresees a point when data is available in Ballot Verifier so quickly after a vote that it could be used by candidates or parties to decide if a recount is necessary, potentially avoiding the expensive and drawn out recount process.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 7 May 2024
November’s ballot measure in the Sunshine State has the potential to reverse this law and extend the limit to viability, around 24 weeks, but Democrats warn the process will likely be drawn out.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Since the play runs at a lengthy 2 hours and 30 minutes (including an intermission), these themes are often drawn out and sometimes feel cliché, bordering on corny.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2024
The event also drew out some celebrities who hadn't attended in quite some time, like Meg Ryan, who was last at a Met Gala in 2001.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
But there are darker shades in Dr. Stockman that ought to be drawn out.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
Unlike hot brewing, the additional time and cooler temperatures draw out less acids while allowing the coffee’s remaining chemicals time to muddle.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
Shake the bowl occasionally to redistribute the sugar and draw out more oils.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Looking further ahead, Tripple even foresees a point when data is available in Ballot Verifier so quickly after a vote that it could be used by candidates or parties to decide if a recount is necessary, potentially avoiding the expensive and drawn out recount process.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 7 May 2024
November’s ballot measure in the Sunshine State has the potential to reverse this law and extend the limit to viability, around 24 weeks, but Democrats warn the process will likely be drawn out.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 2 May 2024
Since the play runs at a lengthy 2 hours and 30 minutes (including an intermission), these themes are often drawn out and sometimes feel cliché, bordering on corny.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20out. Accessed 16 May. 2024.
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