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
Comments made by Trump just two days before the World Cup draw in December 2025 drew widespread attention.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Their nervy 4-3 win on penalties over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw in the final in Budapest backed up their 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich 12 months ago.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Bodner said the event was an attempt to draw in prospective clients.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“Trying,” I whispered through clenched teeth, struggling to draw in air.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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