as in to rope (in)
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Recent Examples of draw in
Early indications are of a broader scale attack on Iran, with counterattacks which could escalate to draw in multiple Gulf countries.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
The Monarchs claimed a 2-1 triumph in the first round and teams played to a draw in the second match.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Bradley’s record-setters in 2019 were unbeaten through seven MLS games, winning a half-dozen to go with a draw in their third match at Yankee Stadium against New York City.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Iran has threatened to strike American bases in the region if it is attacked, and an escalation could also draw in Israel.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
The Monarchs claimed a 2-1 triumph in the first round and teams played to a draw in the second match.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026
Bradley’s record-setters in 2019 were unbeaten through seven MLS games, winning a half-dozen to go with a draw in their third match at Yankee Stadium against New York City.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
Iran has threatened to strike American bases in the region if it is attacked, and an escalation could also draw in Israel.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw in
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While working there, Anderson persuaded Burkle to provide him with $100,000 in seed capital to launch his lobbying firm Platinum Advisors, according to the complaint filed by Burkle’s company.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wellington said the victim was persuaded to convert assets into gold and provided it to individuals who posed as couriers.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Raining one day, sunny the next, then snowing mid week makes dressing for the weather next to impossible.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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But it’s supposed to snow this week — up to 20 inches in some areas — followed by more snow.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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New owners Laura and Tim Schneider hope the reborn paper can aid in the community’s recovery by sharing information on the rebuilding process and luring residents and businesses back.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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An intelligence report presented to Kenya’s Parliament last month by majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah said Kenyan and Russian government officials colluded with recruitment agencies to lure Kenyans to the front lines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Waugh walks around with a newfound swagger, playing hooky, drinking heavily, even seducing a woman at his local.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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