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[draw] / drɔ /








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In the store’s final days, steep discounts to clear inventory didn’t draw a flood of customers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

A southerly wind will draw in a shot of hot and humid air from the near continent, pushing UK temperatures above average.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

The two teams will meet in a fourth and final Test in the American city of Baltimore next weekend, with New Zealand, who won the opening match, looking to snatch a draw in the series.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

A rare hammerhead shark was spotted circling Malibu Pier, giving local fishermen a surprise as unusually warm ocean waters draw tropical marine life north.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Danny was worried that a five-foot-tall jackalope might draw some attention.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

The closure was initially triggered by a mechanical breakdown in the pump that draws water from the local borehole.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

I run a two-person company; the server sits in a room rather than a rack, and solar panels cover much of what it draws.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Another museum opened in 2007 in the province of Kalasin -- for which the Uragasaurus was named -- and now draws hundreds of thousands of people each year.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Her opinion draws on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in 2021 that dismissed a lawsuit by New York City that sought to hold fossil-fuel producers liable for CO2 emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Ama draws the sun Adinkra symbol and creates a force field around us, against the tree we’re leaning on.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Hitschler’s track record developing elite defensive backs — such as the Indianapolis Colts’ Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, Chicago Bears’ Coby Bryant and San Francisco 49ers’ Darrick Forest — drew players such as Derrick Barksdale to UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The image of a 15-metre long small boat carrying a record 230 migrants towards the UK drew condemnation from both newspapers and politicians.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

He drew a distinction between substantive objections and what he called alarmism.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

For inspiration, Krakoff drew on Gap’s heritage, including its five-pocket jeans and hoodies.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Mien put an arm around my shoulder and drew me across the room till we were standing above that heartbreaking row.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

The first minister would also not be drawn on how he would make savings to cover the potential £5bn shortfall in the public finances by the end of the decade.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

As a child in Sydney, Imbruglia was drawn to performing.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

Revolut's rapid growth has also drawn criticism in recent years over its ability to comply with financial regulations, particularly those aimed at combating fraud and money laundering.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

The plan has drawn opposition from some hunters, locals, animal advocates and elected officials.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

For example, a picture of a person in a barrel might be drawn as if one were outside the barrel looking in, or inside the barrel looking out.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

In part, this was due to China drawing on domestic reserves and reducing imports.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

Wakeful rest can include activities such as daydreaming, drawing, listening to music, or chatting with friends, which can promote learning.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

IL-4 and C1q were particularly effective at drawing potentially helpful immune cells into the injured region.

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

Compare how this new expense will fit into your monthly or annual budget, and if it will require drawing even more from your savings.

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

I held up the page with a drawing of the Lighthouse at Alexandria, but my aunt barely glanced at it.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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