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as in causing
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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as in coming up
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of drawing on
Rauschenberg started making art early, drawing on walls, painting furniture.
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Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Breaking news will be part of the mix, drawing on CNN’s international correspondents, but also planned are other segments, like movie reviews, Michaelson said.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Cummins has confronted the challenge headfirst, bringing calm and camaraderie, leading by committee and drawing on the experience of the group around him.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
But Sarah Lebovitz Suria, a licensed psychologist and parenting and school strategist has shared the phrases parents should avoid—and what to opt for instead—drawing on over 10 years of practice.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The National Head Start Association reported that six Head Start programs serving 6,525 children are already operating without federal funding, drawing on emergency local resources to stay open.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Khetarpaul sees marketing as a growth center, drawing on his own experience in sales and marketing at PepsiCo before moving into finance.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The prince has long been committed to raising awareness about men’s mental health and suicide, drawing on his own experiences witnessing the issue firsthand while serving as an air ambulance pilot.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The deeply personal project sees Manenti drawing on his family history to tell a story of intimacy, memory and resilience between two worlds.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Breaking news will be part of the mix, drawing on CNN’s international correspondents, but also planned are other segments, like movie reviews, Michaelson said.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Cummins has confronted the challenge headfirst, bringing calm and camaraderie, leading by committee and drawing on the experience of the group around him.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
But Sarah Lebovitz Suria, a licensed psychologist and parenting and school strategist has shared the phrases parents should avoid—and what to opt for instead—drawing on over 10 years of practice.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The National Head Start Association reported that six Head Start programs serving 6,525 children are already operating without federal funding, drawing on emergency local resources to stay open.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Khetarpaul sees marketing as a growth center, drawing on his own experience in sales and marketing at PepsiCo before moving into finance.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
The prince has long been committed to raising awareness about men’s mental health and suicide, drawing on his own experiences witnessing the issue firsthand while serving as an air ambulance pilot.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The deeply personal project sees Manenti drawing on his family history to tell a story of intimacy, memory and resilience between two worlds.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawing on
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Although lead is one of the most common and dangerous contaminants left behind after fires, federal and state disaster officials have traditionally tested soil for 17 toxic metals, including cancer-causing arsenic and toxic mercury.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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If your dryer is making rattling noises or experiencing blockages, these might be signs that items stored on top are causing issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Number one, the hand with the phone is going down, and number two, the hand with the gun is coming up.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the Mustangs were held scoreless from there, with Prakaschander and Ellasyn Hunter each coming up with a steal for Beckman in the final minute.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the shoulder pads add structure to the piece, creating a sophisticated look and a balanced shape from top to bottom.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mop the area, allowing at least an hour of drying time before replacing the appliance to ensure lingering moisture is not trapped, creating a breeding ground for mold and mildew.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Also this week, Chipotle started a PAC, restaurants in Minnesota are closing in protest of ICE raids, and more.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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By March 2025, stores had already begun closing in downtown Brooklyn and Long Island.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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During the arrest, the child called her father on the phone to tell her that ICE agents were bringing her to school.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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This is their defining CX statement, and all employee training on customer/guest service focuses on bringing this mantra to life.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The number of states where college games were being adjusted showed the large path of the approaching storm.—
John Raby,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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As of January, some school districts are already approaching their six-day limit.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Filling in and fixing scenes during post-production, including generating pick-up shots, continuity breaks, editing and other improvements when the cameras have stopped rolling.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But there are ways to think about generating what is known as alpha — outperformance of a benchmark — at a broader portfolio construction level, using strategies that involve assets from cash to bonds to commodities.—
Krysta Escobar,Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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European Parliament will consider Automotive Package The proposal for small and affordable cars will be examined by the European Parliament over coming months.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The James family plans to travel to K’gari in the coming weeks to attend a smoking ceremony as guests of the island’s traditional custodians.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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