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as in pulled
to cause to follow by applying steady force on
draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us
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as in described
to give a representation or account of in words
a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity
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as in earned
to receive as return for effort
draws a hefty weekly salary
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as in removed
to take away from a place or position
draw her aside so we can ask a quick question
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as in cleaned
to take the internal organs out of
hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it
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as in forged
to shape with a hammer
drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it
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Recent Examples of drawn
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
They were also drawn by a desire for a nonpartisan celebration of American unity.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees.
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Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince.
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Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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You may initially be drawn to this part of the state for water views and fresh seafood, but Cape Charles will quickly demonstrate its appeal is multifaceted.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
They were also drawn by a desire for a nonpartisan celebration of American unity.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
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Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color.
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There was a small card with a graphic that pictured Wiley walking in the middle of Bluey and Bingo, two characters from the show.
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Not pictured, the curling barrels work well too—although, admittedly, having to change out barrels to switch airflow directions is a pet peeve of mine.
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After the network successfully pulled together a motley crew of Real Housewives offspring and their Manhattan socialite friends last year, the gang is back for a second season in the city.
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Arraez pulled a 1-1 curveball from the Athletics’ Aaron Civale off the top of his right foot and collapsed to the ground in pain.
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The other report described four cases of tetanus in children in four different states — Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin — all occurring in 2024.
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At the center of KeyBanc’s hesitation is Starship, the giant reusable rocket that Musk, the CEO, has described as critical to the future of satellite deployment, deep-space exploration and, eventually, colonization of Mars.
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His performance earned him hearty pats on the back from Counsell when he was pulled in the sixth and loud cheers from the strong Cubs contingent among the 40,193 fans at American Family Field.
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Adorni insisted the money was earned legitimately including through cryptocurrency investments.
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.
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Despite initially playing through the pain, Arraez was removed from the game before the top of the fifth inning.
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Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.
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Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
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In the months since, the girl group has forged ahead as a quintet, playing Coachella in April and announcing a new EP set for release in August.
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True leadership transcends titles, forged through influence and presence, not authority.
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“Drawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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