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were drawing

  • past progressive of draw.

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Journalists who cover aviation, defense and foreign policy were drawing that exact conclusion at the same time as Reddit users.

From Salon Apr. 8, 2026

Newell Brands NWL -1.31%decrease; red down pointing triangle reported lower fourth-quarter sales after previously saying that its price hikes were drawing resistance from customers.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

A major clue to uncovering the mystery came Tuesday, when a boat was spotted out on the water, floating near the bubbles that were drawing curious questions.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2025

The annual conferences were drawing about 500 people when Anderson's nonprofit Sapling Foundation took over in 2001.

From Barron's Oct. 15, 2025

“But I thought we were drawing the human figure in motion,” said one seventh grader.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman