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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
Someone who is actually drawing on the tropes and the techniques of science fiction toward a different end, toward actually accessing capital markets.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The winning numbers for the Powerball lottery drawing on Wednesday, July 1, are 2, 6, 26, 39, 68, and the Powerball is 6.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Vermeule—a former clerk for Scalia—proposes that conservatives should read the Constitution’s ambiguous phrases and general structure in an openly moral way, drawing on principles grounded in the nature and purposes of government.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
The report's authors, drawing on western governments including the US and open sources to report the data, says Russia lost territory in April and May.
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Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Teens, however, have found inventive ways around the laws, whether by drawing on a mustache to fool age-verification scans or using VPNs.
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Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
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
From the board’s standpoint, chairs can draw on the cognitive diversity of the board to help maximize the value added to scenario planning exercises.
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Anna Marks,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
DeRogatis drew on her own experiences to give the story its realism.
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Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
The winning numbers for the Powerball lottery drawing on Wednesday, July 1, are 2, 6, 26, 39, 68, and the Powerball is 6.
—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Vermeule—a former clerk for Scalia—proposes that conservatives should read the Constitution’s ambiguous phrases and general structure in an openly moral way, drawing on principles grounded in the nature and purposes of government.
—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
The report's authors, drawing on western governments including the US and open sources to report the data, says Russia lost territory in April and May.
—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Teens, however, have found inventive ways around the laws, whether by drawing on a mustache to fool age-verification scans or using VPNs.
—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 June 2026
Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin.
—
Meghan O’Gieblyn,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
From the board’s standpoint, chairs can draw on the cognitive diversity of the board to help maximize the value added to scenario planning exercises.
—
Anna Marks,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
DeRogatis drew on her own experiences to give the story its realism.
—
Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The powerful winds are capable of causing catastrophic damage to structures while downing trees and power lines, and producing prolonged power outages.
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In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.
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The decision came before Carney headed to this week’s NATO summit, where allies face pressure to back higher defense spending with concrete plans.
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Unlike some folding bikes – including popular models from Brompton and Birdy – which come with small 16-inch wheels, the Tetra gets 20-inchers for greater comfort over a variety of road surfaces.
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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.
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The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.
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Those who came up on romantic comedies of the '80s and '90s should dip into this early – and rather nifty – example of the genre.
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Throughout the game, seeing green shirts on the large screen triggered cheers through the crowd, while boos came up when yellow kits were displayed.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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The ceremony, which brought both families together, was officiated by family friend Adam Sandler.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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Tracy had approached the team about a contract extension late in the 2005 season, a bold request considering the team’s record.
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This horoscope was generated automatically using information from Sanctuary.
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This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
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No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.
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Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.
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