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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 2
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