draw poker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of draw poker
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Scrutiny has grown as the concert draws closer.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
As of Thursday, Kalshi had already seen over $180 million worth of trading volume on some of its Super Bowl markets, and those numbers will only continue to grow as the game draws closer.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026
His eyes are still ahead, his focus still trained on the same horizon, even as the NFL dream he so long envisioned draws closer.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
Polls show Abughazaleh is pulling even with Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, proving that she’s been able to build the name recognition that will be crucial as next year’s primary draws closer.
From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025
The pack of muttation tributes draws closer and closer until it overcomes me with hot breath and dripping fangs and I scream, myself awake.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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