draw in
Britishverb
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(of hours of daylight) to become shorter
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(of a train) to arrive at a station
Example Sentences
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South Africa, which played Mexico to a draw in the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, is winless in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
At one meeting, he said, a facilitator handed out crayons and asked participants to draw in their favorite colors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
As for the social media star, Watson wonders if he'll still draw in as many YouTube viewers or if some fans will feel like he has "snaked" his fellow Sidemen.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Then, of course, there is the added perk of the private beach, a rare draw in an area where Manhattanites regularly decamp during the warmer summer months.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
As I draw, I think about my sketchbook and how I love it but don’t draw in it as much anymore.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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