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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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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
Often, the songs that drew on Carner’s darker, more cynical perspective were accentuated with the kind of buoyancy that only a child can stoke.
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
The main residence is completed by a laundry/mud room that draws on the same rich blue tone found in the pantry.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
The files, which draw on a range of data and sources, question some of the company’s leadership team as well as OpenAI’s overall commitment to AI safety.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
The end of the penny has been debated in the U.S. since the early 1990s, when Republicans and Democrats alike supported legislative bids to do away with the penny, drawing on cost-benefit analysis as their rationale.
—Antoinette Burton, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2025
The main residence is completed by a laundry/mud room that draws on the same rich blue tone found in the pantry.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
The files, which draw on a range of data and sources, question some of the company’s leadership team as well as OpenAI’s overall commitment to AI safety.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 20 June 2025
The end of the penny has been debated in the U.S. since the early 1990s, when Republicans and Democrats alike supported legislative bids to do away with the penny, drawing on cost-benefit analysis as their rationale.
—Antoinette Burton, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2025
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The Fashion Design programs’ project was created in collaboration with Chargeurs PCC (Recoding the Shirt) to reimagine the shirt as an object of structural experimentation.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 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 Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Selena Gomez is opening up about her childhood crushes, and one name in particular came up as a surprise.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
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After taking a moment to deliberate, Gomez came up with her answer: Ariana Grande.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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But his game also brings plenty of wrinkles for the Bulls to iron out.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Macfarlane approaches the question by contrasting rivers’ legal rights with those enjoyed by corporations—often quite close to those afforded to persons—which dam, drill, and divert rivers in damaging ways.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The accident comes as the gallery approaches its 10-year anniversary season of celebration, kicking off in August with its annual Fashion Meets Art event and culminating Oct. 10.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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After Trump abruptly ended negotiations on Friday with Canada over that country’s new digital service tax—a 3% charge on foreign tech companies for revenue generated from Canadian users—the Canadian government decided over the weekend to rescind the tax.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Kubler convinced Rucker’s wife to take out a $14 million life insurance policy to generate fees and commission that Kubler paid to himself as the placing agent, according to the lawsuit.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The warning was issued Thursday at 7:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:06 a.m. US-69 closed in Overland Park The road is closed between College Boulevard and I-435 in Overland Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Key News Asian equities ended a positive week mixed, as Japan outperformed, while Indonesia and Malaysia were closed for the Islamic New Year, which is also known as Hijri New Year, marking the start of the Islamic calendar.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Earlier this year, the Houthis launched dozens of missile and drone attacks against American ships and commercial tankers, prompting shipping routes to be temporarily shut down.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
23 June 2025
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That kind of backlash prompted officials in La Mesa, Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad to reject digital billboard proposals.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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