draw in
verb
drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in
1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical
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Egypt beat Australia on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Dallas.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Cape Verde advanced after recording a draw in all three group games, while Argentina (ranked second by FIFA) won all three of its matches, with Messi playing a starring role.
—
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Egypt won a World Cup knockout stage match for the first time, defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation to advance to the round of 16.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
After 0-0 Draw Against Portugal After a tense 90-minute match-up and a 0-0 draw in Florida on Saturday, July 27, both Colombia and Portugal are heading to the knockout stage.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Cape Verde advanced after recording a draw in all three group games, while Argentina (ranked second by FIFA) won all three of its matches, with Messi playing a starring role.
—
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Egypt won a World Cup knockout stage match for the first time, defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation to advance to the round of 16.
—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 July 2026
After 0-0 Draw Against Portugal After a tense 90-minute match-up and a 0-0 draw in Florida on Saturday, July 27, both Colombia and Portugal are heading to the knockout stage.
—
Jaclyn Hendricks,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
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