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redraw

British  
/ riːˈdrɔː /

verb

  1. to draw or draw up (something) again or differently

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Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama, which has two seats held by Black Democrats, said Wednesday that the state would not hold a special session to redraw maps “at this time.”

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

India is preparing for a once-in-a-generation redraw of its political map, driven by what the government says is a push to reserve one-third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The shift could redraw the industry’s competitive landscape, benefiting some companies while hurting others, a Mizuho analyst says.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

They pointed to statements from Paul Mitchell, who led the effort to redraw the districts, that he hoped to “bolster” Latino representatives in the Central Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

In time, these émigrés to the new continent would redraw its maps.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee