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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That was enough for a win and two draws in the group stage, but their road ended in the Round of 16 when the Netherlands easily outscored them 3-1.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 June 2026
Egypt could pose some questions to Belgium’s free-flowing attack, having held Spain to a goalless draw in March.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The conflict drew in multiple militias, many of them sectarian, plus Palestinian factions.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Membership clubs such as Costco and Walmart's Sam's Club are drawing in more shoppers to their fuel pumps and stores, with cheaper gas and everyday essentials.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 June 2026
Egypt could pose some questions to Belgium’s free-flowing attack, having held Spain to a goalless draw in March.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The conflict drew in multiple militias, many of them sectarian, plus Palestinian factions.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
Membership clubs such as Costco and Walmart's Sam's Club are drawing in more shoppers to their fuel pumps and stores, with cheaper gas and everyday essentials.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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