draw in
verb
drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in
1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical
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These bugs draw in largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass that feed on the flies themselves, as well as other smaller fish eating the bugs.
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Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 June 2024
This local sapphic pub in Amsterdam has been drawing in lesbians since 1978.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2024
What time is the next Powerball lottery drawing in Arizona?
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2024
Bikes and fashion, part of the lowrider scene as well, drew in Fidencio Cortez, a musician who lives in Coney Island.
—David Gonzalez David Dee Delgado, New York Times, 19 May 2024
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Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 June 2024
This local sapphic pub in Amsterdam has been drawing in lesbians since 1978.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2024
What time is the next Powerball lottery drawing in Arizona?
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 21 May 2024
Bikes and fashion, part of the lowrider scene as well, drew in Fidencio Cortez, a musician who lives in Coney Island.
—David Gonzalez David Dee Delgado, New York Times, 19 May 2024
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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