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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
Nvidia plans to announce a new architecture drawing on Groq at its GTC developer conference in California next week, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
That report drew on records from her predecessor’s tenure to address a slew of accusations by Republican state lawmakers, MAGA influencers, activists, and others claiming widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Curated with Titanic historian Claes-Göran Wetterholm, the exhibition draws on decades of research into those who were on board and uses artifacts and historical records to reconstruct individual stories tied to the disaster.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The rediscovery drew on fossils, museum specimens, Indigenous ecological knowledge, wildlife photography shared on a public platform, and years of professional research.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
From late Qing reformers inspired by Athenian citizenship to nationalists who draw on Plato to bolster China’s political ideology, Bartsch shows how supple ancient texts are in the hands of interpreters.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
In Japan — which takes over 90% of its crude from the region — refiners are asking for the option of drawing on national oil reserves.
—Yongchang Chin, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, March 7, 2026, were 17, 18, 30, 50, 68, with a Powerball of 24.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
With the curtains drawn on the Olympics and the World Cup waiting in the wings, the World Baseball Classic has the spotlight to itself.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
That report drew on records from her predecessor’s tenure to address a slew of accusations by Republican state lawmakers, MAGA influencers, activists, and others claiming widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
—Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026
Curated with Titanic historian Claes-Göran Wetterholm, the exhibition draws on decades of research into those who were on board and uses artifacts and historical records to reconstruct individual stories tied to the disaster.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The rediscovery drew on fossils, museum specimens, Indigenous ecological knowledge, wildlife photography shared on a public platform, and years of professional research.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
From late Qing reformers inspired by Athenian citizenship to nationalists who draw on Plato to bolster China’s political ideology, Bartsch shows how supple ancient texts are in the hands of interpreters.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
In Japan — which takes over 90% of its crude from the region — refiners are asking for the option of drawing on national oil reserves.
—Yongchang Chin, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, March 7, 2026, were 17, 18, 30, 50, 68, with a Powerball of 24.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
With the curtains drawn on the Olympics and the World Cup waiting in the wings, the World Baseball Classic has the spotlight to itself.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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More recently, Matt Cooke was suspended for seven games during the 2014 playoffs for kneeing Tyson Barrie and causing an injury.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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One iconic moment came when Anna Wintour joined Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Still, nothing beats an original, so Baguette collectors better be on their game come Vogue Vintage Market time.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The goal in the West Bank is to create a homogenous ethnicity in a space that is being cleansed of Palestinians, and to expand the Israeli footprint there.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The senior came up with a block defensively during a sequence.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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In his former role, the now-chancellor implemented similar reforms in Harlem, which earned him the praises of his colleagues for coming up with creative solutions to a citywide problem of enrollment declines, though generating pushback in the local community.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jamal Murray fouled out with only five points early in overtime, bringing an early end to his worst game of the season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The author approaches her subject with the weariness of a long-suffering old friend, sighingly explaining Stanton’s tantrums to newcomers.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Losses from the streaming segment narrowed by €90 million to €47 million ($51 million), with the company saying the business approached break-even in the fourth quarter.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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And the excitement has generated attention across the globe.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company will add to its on-campus staff and work with digital advertisers to generate revenue for the program.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The decision closed a flashpoint case that has bitterly divided Israel since the soldiers were arrested in 2024 at the notorious Sde Teiman military prison, prompting anger from members of the far-right government and hard-line ultranationalists who violently overran the prison in protest.—
JULIA FRANKEL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Iran’s new Supreme Leader said that his country would keep closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flows, and more vessels in the Persian Gulf were attacked, including two oil tankers that were set ablaze off the coast of Iraq.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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