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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Ahead of Sunday’s finale, the show is apparently drawing in new viewers at a record pace.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, this could help drive economic growth and attract visitors—a crucial consideration for emerging markets and countries aiming to draw in tourists.
—Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The mix of funding support, tax credits and other financial incentives were meant to draw in private investment, a strategy that Trump has vocally opposed.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
VisitScotland, the national tourism body, says the NC500 has undeniably raised the region’s international profile and drawn in extra visitors to the benefit of the local economy.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Ultimately, this could help drive economic growth and attract visitors—a crucial consideration for emerging markets and countries aiming to draw in tourists.
—Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The mix of funding support, tax credits and other financial incentives were meant to draw in private investment, a strategy that Trump has vocally opposed.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
VisitScotland, the national tourism body, says the NC500 has undeniably raised the region’s international profile and drawn in extra visitors to the benefit of the local economy.
—Angus MacKinnon, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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