as in lengthened
to make longer
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.
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Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
The news upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out some protesters, including Marine veterans.
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Betsy Badell,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Fashion and sporting events drew out celebrities, many of whom stepped out in standout denim.
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Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
The president stared at me for a long moment and drew out his words for emphasis.
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Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
The Scream 7 premiere drew out both the stars and the protesters on Wednesday night.
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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.
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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.
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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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Tee boxes have been lengthened and championship setups have pushed the course to its limit.
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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.
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The government has extended school closures, and preliminary information suggests that 432 schools in Caracas alone have been damaged.
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Gonzalez extended the lead with a two-run single in the ninth.
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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Utah's state forester, Jamie Barnes, told reporters that fires across the state this season had been moving in ways that had stretched Utah's firefighting capacity to its limits, with new fires beginning closer to populated areas than in previous years.
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Minnesota led 28-16 after the first quarter, then stretched the lead to 45-29 at halftime after holding Dallas to 11-for-37 shooting with eight turnovers before the break.
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The Mets prolonged Mendoza’s fate.
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On the other hand, prolonged inactivity due to illness, immobilization or a sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss.
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