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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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2
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
Elwood and Birdwell are teaming up on a capsule collection rooted in the look and feel of Southern California summers, drawing on decades of surf history to shape the line.
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Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Latent nutrients in the ground As shortages and price hikes force farmers to use less fertilizer, crops may be able to draw on legacy nutrient reserves already in the ground.
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Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
These facilities draw on the same aquifers that agriculture has relied on for generations.
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Chris Morris,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
An agent that knows us this well can draw on behavioral science—the same biases and triggers that have always influenced human decisions—to observe, understand, and either serve or manipulate us.
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Ravi Dhar,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In the summer of 2022, Amanda Petrusich was reporting a Profile of Metallica, whose heavy-metal anthems draw on the band members’ intimate familiarity with loss.
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Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
The album’s lyrics draw on Sufi poetry and the legend of Heer and Ranjha, but Greenwood is careful to frame his own relationship to that material.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Latent nutrients in the ground As shortages and price hikes force farmers to use less fertilizer, crops may be able to draw on legacy nutrient reserves already in the ground.
—
Nandita Basu,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
In a separate Psychology Today piece, Julieta Zemla explores how scent can shift in meaning as a relationship evolves, drawing on research that links smell to stress regulation between partners.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
These facilities draw on the same aquifers that agriculture has relied on for generations.
—
Chris Morris,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
An agent that knows us this well can draw on behavioral science—the same biases and triggers that have always influenced human decisions—to observe, understand, and either serve or manipulate us.
—
Ravi Dhar,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In the summer of 2022, Amanda Petrusich was reporting a Profile of Metallica, whose heavy-metal anthems draw on the band members’ intimate familiarity with loss.
—
Willing Davidson,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
The album’s lyrics draw on Sufi poetry and the legend of Heer and Ranjha, but Greenwood is careful to frame his own relationship to that material.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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The announcement came just hours after the Supreme Court handed a major victory to the makers of the weedkiller Roundup, shielding it from thousands of lawsuits from states alleging the company failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.
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Any worries about complacency were wiped away in the third minute when Auston Trusty fired home the opening goal and caused the stands at SoFi Stadium to shake (literally) with the noise and jumping fans.
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This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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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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