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as in causes
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 comes
to come near or nearer
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Recent Examples of draws on
The company draws on clinical, claims, and behavioral data to identify patients at risk and coordinates support with care navigators, clinical outreach, and palliative care between visits.
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Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The book draws on the two authors’ longtime love for barbecue and grilling.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
His reasoning draws on a lesson from an earlier technological revolution.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Known for his high-energy, rapid-fire style, the comedian’s act draws on his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas, with material on family dynamics, dating disasters, cultural identity, and more.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
According to Six Seconds, this perspective draws on three decades of studying emotions, including more than a million assessments across 169 countries.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In the kitchen, chef Andrew Copley draws on a résumé spanning London to Hawaii, with dishes like chicken and lemongrass potstickers and crispy branzino with wasabi.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Pakistan has become one of the most consequential players in the Iran war, taking on a risky mediation role that draws on its ties with Tehran while keeping its financial lifeline with the Gulf intact.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
His advocacy for organ donation draws on firsthand experience supporting families through critical moments.
—Bruce Staley, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The book draws on the two authors’ longtime love for barbecue and grilling.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
His reasoning draws on a lesson from an earlier technological revolution.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Known for his high-energy, rapid-fire style, the comedian’s act draws on his experiences growing up Muslim in Texas, with material on family dynamics, dating disasters, cultural identity, and more.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 May 2026
According to Six Seconds, this perspective draws on three decades of studying emotions, including more than a million assessments across 169 countries.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 11 May 2026
In the kitchen, chef Andrew Copley draws on a résumé spanning London to Hawaii, with dishes like chicken and lemongrass potstickers and crispy branzino with wasabi.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Pakistan has become one of the most consequential players in the Iran war, taking on a risky mediation role that draws on its ties with Tehran while keeping its financial lifeline with the Gulf intact.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
His advocacy for organ donation draws on firsthand experience supporting families through critical moments.
—Bruce Staley, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for draws on
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Combining the televote with the jury votes causes countries to suddenly surge or plummet in the final rankings.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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And a lot of rain all at once causes problems for overwhelmed soil.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The move comes amid fragile ceasefire violations, escalating rhetoric and shifting deadlines, with Washington and Tehran trading fire last week while talks stall over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security.—
Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Kami Rita's record-breaking climb comes 32 years after his first climb in 1994.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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This creates true David-versus-Goliath scenarios, matches between the best teams in the world and those on the very fringes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Scott Ellis creates these incredibly warm, playful rooms where a small group of people can really come together and tell a story.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Abreu comes up, that’s where Martin (Pérez) is coming in the game.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
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The poster art comes up with a grisly new application for a corkscrew.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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In addition to drug experiments, Varda also brings various defense experiment payloads on its spaceflights for the Pentagon to help defray the cost, Reilly says.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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One route involves interpolation, recontextualization, and refocusing; the other approaches transposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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What remains of Genius Group is a prolific legacy that revolutionized the way the industry approaches denim design.—
Maria Cristina Pavarini,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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That improvement process is already well underway as rookie minicamp closes in and with organized team activities not far behind.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stocks also rallied on the news, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at record highs, their third straight record closes in a row.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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