draw
Example Sentences
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The police truck idled for a moment before reversing down the street, drawing a round of applause from the crowd that had formed on the block.
From Los Angeles Times
All the players already on the ground in the UAE - meaning the draw was not affected by any travel disruptions - was highlighted as another factor in the decision.
From BBC
What killed in Austin drew a decidedly icier reception in Boston.
Simply put, we can finally engage in the wealth of amenities that drew us to the city decades ago but that we couldn’t enjoy fully while working.
Qatar has navigated strains before, including a yearslong blockade by neighboring states that forced it to draw on sovereign reserves, maintain liquidity and recalibrate regional ties.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.