1
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense
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2
as in to come
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draw on
Here are the winning numbers from the Mega Millions drawing on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The new Tom Purdey tweed has a similar look, with a base that draws on the muted tones of the Scottish landscape, the company said.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Agnes’s affect, which can be blunt, hyper-literal, and emotionally flat, draws on a spectrum-y aesthetic that’s popular online.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
The documentary draws on 40 hours of interviews with Reubens, who initiated the documentary while secretly battling cancer.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The new Tom Purdey tweed has a similar look, with a base that draws on the muted tones of the Scottish landscape, the company said.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 July 2025
Agnes’s affect, which can be blunt, hyper-literal, and emotionally flat, draws on a spectrum-y aesthetic that’s popular online.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
The documentary draws on 40 hours of interviews with Reubens, who initiated the documentary while secretly battling cancer.
—Matt Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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For example, particulate matter 2.5, or PM2.5—which has a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less—can cause respiratory and heart problems.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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The idea, in both cases, is to create revenue by taxing rich people and use the money to pay for other initiatives.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin is creating a new business incubator program with a $100,000 grant from Main Street America.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The water had only come up to their door, but others weren’t as lucky.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Those came up during his divorce proceedings, and Hastings had resigned from leadership positions in the Senate and was urged by Gov. JB Pritzker to resign his seat.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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His mother worked in pharmaceutical companies, moving them to Kalamazoo, Michigan, which brought him to visit his grandmother and aunt every summer, both of whom had a big influence on Brown’s career.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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In 1971, President Nixon, who had called for repeal two years earlier, convinced Congress to bring the credit back on a temporary basis, but at a 10 percent rate.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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This wasn’t the first time a mayoral candidate approached another to drop out of the race.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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When approached for comment in October, the Premier League said this was an example of the challenges that domestic leagues would face as a result of the alterations to the football calendar made by FIFA.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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So far, the Apple film has generated $136 million in North America and more than $393 million worldwide.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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Before the vinyl became available, the album failed to generate even double-digit purchases.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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When closed, Samsung's larger foldable is 8.9 mm thick, which is only a little more than the Galaxy S25 Ultra and much less than the 12.1 mm of the Galaxy Z Fold 6.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Asia-Pacific equity markets had a muted response, while European stock markets closed higher Tuesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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The new round of levies prompted little more than a shrug on Wall Street.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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System prompts The system prompt – instructions provided before every conversation – guides behaviour once the model is deployed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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