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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Fans saw Qatar and Switzerland battle to a 1-1 draw in Group B play, while Brazil and Morocco also tied at 1-1 to kick off Group C play.
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Kevin Scott, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Both teams return to action on Friday, June 19 for much easier draws in Group C play.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Tillman stuffed his stat line with an assist, two shots on target, two interceptions and four fouls drawn in 81 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Beginning with an opening match between Spain and Cape Verde on Monday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing in elite athletes and soccer fans alike.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
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Kevin Scott, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
Both teams return to action on Friday, June 19 for much easier draws in Group C play.
—Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Tillman stuffed his stat line with an assist, two shots on target, two interceptions and four fouls drawn in 81 minutes.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
Beginning with an opening match between Spain and Cape Verde on Monday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing in elite athletes and soccer fans alike.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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