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as in causes
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 comes
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draws on
Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin.
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Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
My own work draws on the teachings of organizations such as the European External Action Service, NATO StratCom Centre of Excellence, Bellingcat, Stanford Internet Observatory and other influential institutions.
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Alona Karpinska,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Consumers' loyalty no longer draws on just brand recognition.
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Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
After avoiding references to being trans in her early career, Petras draws on a sense of understanding and loss that is profoundly rooted in her experience.
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Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
The book draws on the two authors’ longtime love for barbecue and grilling.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
His reasoning draws on a lesson from an earlier technological revolution.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Known for his high-energy, rapid-fire style, the comedian’s act draws on his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas, with material on family dynamics, dating disasters, cultural identity, and more.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
My own work draws on the teachings of organizations such as the European External Action Service, NATO StratCom Centre of Excellence, Bellingcat, Stanford Internet Observatory and other influential institutions.
—
Alona Karpinska,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Consumers' loyalty no longer draws on just brand recognition.
—
Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
After avoiding references to being trans in her early career, Petras draws on a sense of understanding and loss that is profoundly rooted in her experience.
—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
The book draws on the two authors’ longtime love for barbecue and grilling.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
His reasoning draws on a lesson from an earlier technological revolution.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
Known for his high-energy, rapid-fire style, the comedian’s act draws on his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas, with material on family dynamics, dating disasters, cultural identity, and more.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
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What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.
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Summerville creates chances mostly by cutting in on his preferred right foot, as shown on the dashboard, and is unafraid to pick out shots from congested central areas.
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To prevent the organs from being rejected by their new human hosts, Revivicor deactivated a gene that codes for the enzyme that creates the alpha-gal molecule.
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Costa comes up big again after the ensuing corner kick, punching away a Jhon Arias missile.
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Is there anything about Starry and Restless that never comes up?
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
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But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.
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This approaches the 30% S-curve inflection point that signals inevitable technology adoption.
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For 2026, the V6 generates 536 hp (400 kW), and the electric motor adds another 469 hp (350 kW), but only when there’s charge in the battery, which isn’t for that much of an average lap.
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The violence of the motion generates prodigious amounts of topspin.
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Club healthcare names Cardinal Health , Johnson & Johnson and Eli Lilly all outperformed the market and are on pace for record closes in Friday’s session.
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That improvement process is already well underway as rookie minicamp closes in and with organized team activities not far behind.
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“Draws on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draws%20on. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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