draw out
verb
drew out; drawn out; drawing out; draws out
2
: to extend beyond a minimum in time : protract sense 1
3
: to cause to speak freely
a reporter's ability to draw a person out
Examples of draw out in a Sentence
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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The duo didn’t have much of the plot drawn out ahead of time.
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The investigation, which is often drawn out for months or years, gives the person being investigated plenty of time to decide how to avoid the consequences of their own acts.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Avoid seasoning with salt too early, which can actually draw out moisture from the meat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Ultimately, a motion was made to draw out the offer period to August but further discussion was tabled to the board’s June meeting.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The investigation, which is often drawn out for months or years, gives the person being investigated plenty of time to decide how to avoid the consequences of their own acts.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
Avoid seasoning with salt too early, which can actually draw out moisture from the meat.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Ultimately, a motion was made to draw out the offer period to August but further discussion was tabled to the board’s June meeting.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for draw out
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20out. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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