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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The 24-year-old midfielder delivered her second goal of the young season in stoppage time as Charlotte’s pro women’s soccer team battled to a 2-2 draw in their 2025 home opener Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The discussion drew in more people.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The fall classical music season brings abundant new collaborations, with composers taking on genre-defying initiatives and organizations pooling resources to draw in top talent.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
The discussion drew in more people.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The fall classical music season brings abundant new collaborations, with composers taking on genre-defying initiatives and organizations pooling resources to draw in top talent.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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