draw out
verb
drew out; drawn out; drawing out; draws out
2
: to extend beyond a minimum in time : protract sense 1
3
: to cause to speak freely
a reporter's ability to draw a person out
Examples of draw out in a Sentence
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Fierce in expression but controlled in form, the 1959 LP draws out a rootsy warmth from beneath the bebop that had consumed bandstands since World War II, forging a sound that feels at once confrontational, mischievous, and generous.
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The news upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out some protesters, including Marine veterans.
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The Bindjareb’s practice of firestick farming, in which parts of the bush were burned to draw out animals for hunting and to encourage plant regrowth, led the settlers to believe that the Bindjareb were attacking their farming areas, further straining relations.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Felsenthal, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 2026
The news upended family plans, elicited national reaction and drew out some protesters, including Marine veterans.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The Bindjareb’s practice of firestick farming, in which parts of the bush were burned to draw out animals for hunting and to encourage plant regrowth, led the settlers to believe that the Bindjareb were attacking their farming areas, further straining relations.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
But Marchant said these sorts of legal cases can be long and drawn out as the courts test how liable platforms are under current laws.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for draw out
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20out. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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