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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Typically makeup stains can be very difficult to remove, but Vaseline helps draw out the oils in makeup better than other removers.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The client comes in with a brand and character, and Jackson and Quincy then draw out a sketch of what the Stuffer could be.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Because dry curing draws out moisture, a ham's weight may be reduced by 18-25% during the process.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The reality is that for those closest to the epicenter of any murder, healing can be fragmentary, drawn out, or downright elusive.
—Josh Mankiewicz, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The client comes in with a brand and character, and Jackson and Quincy then draw out a sketch of what the Stuffer could be.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025
Because dry curing draws out moisture, a ham's weight may be reduced by 18-25% during the process.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The reality is that for those closest to the epicenter of any murder, healing can be fragmentary, drawn out, or downright elusive.
—Josh Mankiewicz, NBC news, 22 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 2025.
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