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Examples of draw on in a Sentence
the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense
night draws on, so we should hurry home
Recent Examples on the Web
Anna Kendrick drew on some real-life experiences while directing her first feature film.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Key Facts Powerball announced that a single ticket sold in Georgia matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night—2, 15, 27, 29, 39, and the red Powerball 20.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
One lucky person in Georgia won the over $450 million Powerball jackpot after their ticket matched all the numbers drawn on Wednesday.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
What channel is the Mega Millions drawing on? Mega Millions drawings air on the local affiliate for multiple channels, including ABC, CBS and NBC.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 23 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of draw on was
in the 15th century
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20on. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
draw on
verb
: to come closer : approach
as night drew on
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