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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
The model draws on the pilot program that has been in development since 2023, which saw Shein collaborate with legacy brand Missguided, which generated 230 million euros in revenue over two years, Ruffat said.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
This work draws on Shell’s experience in related fields, such as transformer oils and cooling fluids for data centers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The program draws on the Trust Protocol’s existing system, using field-level data to pre-assess grower eligibility.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition draws on feedback from more than 10,000 expats representing 172 nationalities, offering a unique window into the best places to live in the world for work, lifestyle and affordability.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Blackberry Farm Design draws on its extensive hospitality experience to create homes that are meant to be enjoyed.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
That video campaign, which stems from a misunderstanding between Star and a British aid worker, draws on Nchogu’s own experiences as an aspiring filmmaker in East Africa.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
The film’s opening narration draws on memories of water, infusing exposition about the dystopia with a personal touch.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
This work draws on Shell’s experience in related fields, such as transformer oils and cooling fluids for data centers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The program draws on the Trust Protocol’s existing system, using field-level data to pre-assess grower eligibility.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
The 2025 edition draws on feedback from more than 10,000 expats representing 172 nationalities, offering a unique window into the best places to live in the world for work, lifestyle and affordability.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Blackberry Farm Design draws on its extensive hospitality experience to create homes that are meant to be enjoyed.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
That video campaign, which stems from a misunderstanding between Star and a British aid worker, draws on Nchogu’s own experiences as an aspiring filmmaker in East Africa.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
The film’s opening narration draws on memories of water, infusing exposition about the dystopia with a personal touch.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
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But the treatment has been criticized since the early days as, variously, a Communist plot, forced mass medication and an industrial byproduct that causes more harm than good.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The basis of his decision, Greenfield said, was a long-running dispute with Unilever over the company's ability to pursue social justice and activist causes that were important to the founders.—
Hugh Cameron
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The company’s Enterprise Data Cloud creates a unified data storage system across Pure Storage arrays and includes modular non-disruptive upgrades that extend hardware life.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In these homes, the conflict between budgeting and feeding kids well creates huge psychological stress for parents, which can lead to anxiety and depression, fueling the vicious cycle of stress and unhealthy eating, Beresin said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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Davis, like Haynes, comes up with ingenious ways to fill the void.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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That idea, that the changes are most prominent in academic writing, comes up a lot, but the shift has been observed beyond academia, too.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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All of this brings us back to Bolt, whose prognostication has merit.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The new adaptive refresh rate brings the always-on display feature of the Pro iPhones to the standard iPhone for the first time.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to Altman, the most difficult issue the company is grappling with recently is how ChatGPT approaches suicide, in light of a lawsuit from a family who blamed the chatbot for their teenage son's suicide.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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The price on Friday closed above the June high and now approaches a down-trending 200-week moving average.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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California's cap-and-invest program generates billions through emissions credit auctions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This generates revenue but that is only part of the story.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In January 1964, law enforcement closes in.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Data-provider With Intelligence logged US $209 billion of final closes in 2024, 5 percent above 2023, with mega-funds swallowing two-thirds of the haul.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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