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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Sam Colangelo, who hasn’t played since a season-opening loss in Seattle, appeared likely to draw in for enforcer Ross Johnston.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Hellesen’s play, set in 1962 at the former president’s farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, draws in part on Eisenhower’s own writings and speeches, and finds Eisenhower looking back and reflecting on his life of service in both the military and as president.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Two seasons ago, there were just 11 goalless draws in 380 matches.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the series drew in a 50 percent viewership increase compared to season three of Drag Race Philippines.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Hellesen’s play, set in 1962 at the former president’s farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, draws in part on Eisenhower’s own writings and speeches, and finds Eisenhower looking back and reflecting on his life of service in both the military and as president.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Oct. 2025
Two seasons ago, there were just 11 goalless draws in 380 matches.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the series drew in a 50 percent viewership increase compared to season three of Drag Race Philippines.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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