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
The talk elided any reference to the mechanics of reproduction—this was not the talk—but was an otherwise wide-ranging explication of the subject matter, drawing on the Book of Genesis, personal observations, and popular mythology.
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Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Off a left circle draw on the next shift, Nurse muscled around the net and centered to Vasily Podkolzin, who potted the tying goal at 15:05 of the third.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Google has done its homework, drawing on 46 studies with more than 18,000 participants to make changes that people of all ages approved.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 June 2025
Published on June 5 in the journal Criminal Law Forum, the investigation draws on direct archival evidence from Cambridge University that is helping fill in the gaps to a high-profile true crime scandal that would make headlines even today.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 June 2025
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Jelani Cobb, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Off a left circle draw on the next shift, Nurse muscled around the net and centered to Vasily Podkolzin, who potted the tying goal at 15:05 of the third.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Google has done its homework, drawing on 46 studies with more than 18,000 participants to make changes that people of all ages approved.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 June 2025
Published on June 5 in the journal Criminal Law Forum, the investigation draws on direct archival evidence from Cambridge University that is helping fill in the gaps to a high-profile true crime scandal that would make headlines even today.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 June 2025
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Still, Nicole Denman Greene, analyst at Gartner, warns brands should be wary of causing a negative reaction from consumers who are skeptical of AI’s impact on human creativity.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
15 June 2025
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As kick-off approached, the ground was only a third full and looked likely to cause FIFA some embarrassment.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Early childhood Lawmakers approved landmark legislation to fund an endowment account to create more affordable child care in Connecticut in the coming years.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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My father had come up during a conversation about family history.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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The Crusaders ultimately came up short, losing 4-1 to McHenry in a Class 4A state semifinal at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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With a new situation under center, the New York Giants hope to bring stability to their passing game.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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This is not something the U.S. bid for — they were simply told Infantino was bringing the competition to their country.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Deadly lightning strikes can occur well ahead of an approaching storm, prior to the arrival of rain and wind.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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The video shows the rescue organization slowly approaching the dog, who is now named Beans.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Infrastructure leaders need to be able to calculate the cloud cost to understand the gross profit generated by a sale.—
Sergey Avdyushkin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images While states have used health-care provider taxes to generate funding for Medicaid, the House proposal would put a stop to using those levies in the future, Orris said.—
Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private contractor that operates the sites, said they were closed Saturday.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The warning was issued Saturday at 4:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 5:34 p.m. U.S. 69 Current Incidents: Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park One lane is closed between 119th Street and 103rd Street on northbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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This situation prompts an essential inquiry for investors: Is ENPH stock a worthwhile purchase following such a considerable drop?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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One struck a police cruiser with a thud, prompting a big cheer.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20on. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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