draw
verb (used with object)
to cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull; drag (often followed by along, away, in, out, oroff ).
had drawn
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past perfectof draw.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Roberts wrote for the group and accused the majority of allowing a likely infringement of Congress’ constitutional authority to continue because it had drawn the rules governing who may sue in federal court too narrowly.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband's condemnation earlier on Thursday had drawn "ouright" rejection by the Israeli foreign minister.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
She walked in and looked at a drawing of Rogue that Larry Houston, the storyboard artist and director of the show, had drawn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
AI Financial said it had drawn down $15 million under a loan agreement with World Liberty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
I would have Anna, and I knew by the small N Maggie had drawn over her skirt that there was going to be a baby, and she meant to name her Nory.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
