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 ).
were drawing
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past progressiveof draw.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The War of 1812 was fought in North America between the United States and the United Kingdom as the Napoleonic Wars were drawing toward an end in Europe.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
"If you were drawing up a country from scratch, a well-educated, well-resourced, not overpopulated country would be what you would want, right? So, I think Canada has all those things, all those features," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The casual-dining chain said last week that its $10.99 burger deals were drawing in more fast-food customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025
Kapurch said the cover also forces listeners to recognize and remind themselves "that the Beatles were drawing heavily, really heavily on Black American artists themselves."
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2024
The Ents were drawing near the crest of the ridge now, and all song had ceased.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
