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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The Israeli strikes ultimately drew in the US, which struck three Iranian nuclear sites in the final days of the war.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Karen’s reintroduction and Wendy’s commitment to appearances (be that at BravoCon 2025 and to film the season 10 reunion) have drawn in backlash.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Mar. 2026
Professional boxing was also a big draw in Orlando at the turn of the century.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Early indications are of a broader scale attack on Iran, with counterattacks which could escalate to draw in multiple Gulf countries.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Karen’s reintroduction and Wendy’s commitment to appearances (be that at BravoCon 2025 and to film the season 10 reunion) have drawn in backlash.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Mar. 2026
Professional boxing was also a big draw in Orlando at the turn of the century.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Early indications are of a broader scale attack on Iran, with counterattacks which could escalate to draw in multiple Gulf countries.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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