as in lengthened
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the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of drew out
But while some might see a political strategy in the event, given that UFC’s fans include some of the same infrequent, working-class, and young male voters Trump famously drew out in 2024, keeping those voters in the GOP fold isn’t a major goal of this weekend.
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
The Blue Devils already led 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning when Rojewski, batting left-handed, faced left-hander Drew Carrison and drew out a long at-bat.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The news upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out some protesters, including Marine veterans.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Fashion and sporting events drew out celebrities, many of whom stepped out in standout denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The president stared at me for a long moment and drew out his words for emphasis.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
The Scream 7 premiere drew out both the stars and the protesters on Wednesday night.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
DJ’d by Museum of Love and Nancy Whang, the soirée drew out Aimee Song, Stephanie Suganami, Ivy Getty, Tefi Pessoa, Lara Bjork and more.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
This movie drew out a lot more people that have not seen a movie in about six months or so.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
The Blue Devils already led 2-0 in the bottom of the first inning when Rojewski, batting left-handed, faced left-hander Drew Carrison and drew out a long at-bat.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
The news upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out some protesters, including Marine veterans.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Fashion and sporting events drew out celebrities, many of whom stepped out in standout denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
The president stared at me for a long moment and drew out his words for emphasis.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
The Scream 7 premiere drew out both the stars and the protesters on Wednesday night.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
DJ’d by Museum of Love and Nancy Whang, the soirée drew out Aimee Song, Stephanie Suganami, Ivy Getty, Tefi Pessoa, Lara Bjork and more.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
This movie drew out a lot more people that have not seen a movie in about six months or so.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drew out
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Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Whether enjoyed neat, over ice, lengthened with premium tonic, or served in the elegant simplicity of a Martini, Cygnet is crafted to elevate every gin-drinking occasion.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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The fire spread from the roof down into the warehouse facility and extended into a neighboring warehouse, a FedEx facility.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The Athletics' Nick Kurtz's three-game homer streak ended, but Zack Gelof extended his hitting streak to 15 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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The lead stretched to 12 before Brunson and the Knicks rallied again, cutting the lead down to five halfway through the quarter.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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But the short stay stretched into a month, and the once-polite guest turned rude, demanding and increasingly hostile, according to Vanity Fair.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The link between maternal stress and premature birth is complex, but a growing body of research suggests that prolonged psychological strain increases the risk of babies being born early, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Marsch and Canada prolonged their decision to name the starting goalkeeper.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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