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drawcard

[ draw-kahrd ]

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Word History and Origins

Origin of drawcard1

First recorded in 1955–60; draw + card 1
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Example Sentences

Olivia Wilson, who has been managing Pesto’s demanding media schedule for the aquarium, jokes that she’s not sure what's the bigger drawcard to Melbourne this weekend: Pesto or the Australian Football League grand final - a sporting event taken so seriously that the entire state of Victoria gets a public holiday the day before to celebrate.

From BBC

State opposition lawmaker Jacqui Munro said the state government should withdraw funding from the event, which had become a major tourist drawcard, over the exclusion of police.

Their decision, expected later this year, could influence Asian financial hubs from Tokyo to Singapore to draft more inclusive laws as a drawcard for the diverse, global talent that multinational corporations from banks to technology giants are seeking to hire and retain.

From Reuters

The weaker yen has sparked a rebound in U.S. and European tourists that is exceeding pre-pandemic levels, but with their own currency also weaker, the exchange rate doesn't appear to be a drawcard for Chinese tourists.

From Reuters

“It’s a massive step forward and will be a huge drawcard for young women and girls.”

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