have been drawing
- present perfect progressive of draw.
Example Sentences
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“While global inventories have been drawing down, the market still seems focused on lessening demand and gradual supply being added.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Banks’ loan losses have been drawing growing scrutiny from investors lately, following a pair of high-profile bankruptcies that saddled lenders with losses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2025
Agricultural wells have been drawing heavily on groundwater, lowering aquifer levels.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025
Meanwhile, discounters have been drawing in thousands of extra customers as families look to get the most out of their budgets.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2023
“Now, Mr. Pip,” said Mr. Jaggers, “attend, if you please. You have been drawing pretty freely here; your name occurs pretty often in Wemmick’s cash-book; but you are in debt, of course?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
