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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
While the hardware draws on Vicon technology already used by leading production studios and research labs globally, Lu says the more significant shift is happening in post-production data treatment.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
These presentations draw on practical courtroom experience and emphasize technical accuracy and procedural clarity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Powell still ranks second in the NBA with 29 shooting fouls drawn on three-point shots this season, as only Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is ahead of him with 55 such fouls drawn.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The coalition draws on child development research to argue this isn’t a niche concern.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In terms of water availability alone, users along the Salt River system might have little to worry about, compared with the communities drawing on the dwindling Colorado River.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The idea — drawing on philosopher Nick Bostrom’s concept of differential technological development — is to accelerate the technologies that reduce risk and delay the ones that increase it.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Her daughter, Charlotte, drew on the walls upstairs and some of that artwork still remains, according to Alexis Feyfant, owner of real estate agency PYLA Paris.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
These presentations draw on practical courtroom experience and emphasize technical accuracy and procedural clarity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Powell still ranks second in the NBA with 29 shooting fouls drawn on three-point shots this season, as only Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is ahead of him with 55 such fouls drawn.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The coalition draws on child development research to argue this isn’t a niche concern.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In terms of water availability alone, users along the Salt River system might have little to worry about, compared with the communities drawing on the dwindling Colorado River.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The idea — drawing on philosopher Nick Bostrom’s concept of differential technological development — is to accelerate the technologies that reduce risk and delay the ones that increase it.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Her daughter, Charlotte, drew on the walls upstairs and some of that artwork still remains, according to Alexis Feyfant, owner of real estate agency PYLA Paris.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw on
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While firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, the blaze caused significant damage to the store and destroyed merchandise.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recurring internet blackouts have also compromised communications, and caused even more confusion for families, who have been racing to confirm the fates of those who have disappeared.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Global spending on data centers could reach $7 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey, and much of that spending can no longer come solely from hyperscalers.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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The victory appeared to come with a price as Mike Trout departed in the eighth inning after he was hit in the back of the left hand by a Casey Legumina pitch.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The avalanche descended approximately 400 vertical feet down a face of Perry’s Peak, creating a debris field about 100 feet wide, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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During the downtime, crew members came up with the famous shot, filmed after Travolta returned, of his feet walking rhythmically as the camera then rises to his face.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The possibility of pivoting to new recreation centers came up during the commission’s initial discussion.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Armas brings a background in Major League Soccer, having previously coached the NY Red Bulls (2018-20), Toronto FC (2021) and Colorado Rapids (2023-25).—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s still a niche, though, for the righty starters who bring less heat.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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By Easter Sunday, another cold front will approach the region with a line of showers and storms developing ahead of it.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The errant or confabulated information that AI tools can generate is often referred to as hallucinations.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump has suggested for months that the federal government could nationalize the voting process, generating bipartisan pushback.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another important note to make is that Lupaia is closed during the winter season for improvements to the rooms, garden, public area, and overall guest experience since the weather is too unpredictable to welcome guests during that time anyway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The company announced plans to close 270 locations in 2025, which, added to the roughly 800 net closures over the previous three years as reported by the Wall Street Journal, totals more than 1,000 closures.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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