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draw in

British  

verb

  1. (of hours of daylight) to become shorter

  2. (of a train) to arrive at a station

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
draw in Idioms  

  1. Induce to enter or participate; inveigle. For example, They tried to draw in as many new members as possible, or I refused to be drawn in to his scheme. [Mid-1500s]

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Opened in 1982 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Barbican is one of the largest performing arts centres in Europe and draws in millions of visitors each year.

From BBC

He drew in a trembling breath, one that ran through both of our bodies.

From Literature

"The city centre is a massive asset for Glasgow that draws in almost 70 million visitors each year for food and drink, shopping, entertainment, business and culture," he said.

From BBC

The visitors have only beaten France twice in the Six Nations, with the 2024 game ending in a thrilling draw in Lille.

From BBC

Franks also works as a freelance creative consultant for various theatres, trying to help shows draw in more diverse audiences by allocating tickets to community groups.

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