draw
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That to me was part of the great draw of that piece, with these two people and how they connected or seemingly didn’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
But the demographic cliff is hitting just as another phenomenon is coming into play: a flight-to-quality, where the most sought-after schools are attracting an ever-growing number of applicants, while less-attractive schools draw fewer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
These cables, sometimes included with your car from the manufacturer, allow you to draw a charge from another battery or vehicle and recharge your battery enough to turn the starter.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
When he finally went full to draw Imam into an edge to second slip, Tongue did not look back.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“I don’t know how to draw a map,” I say, exasperated.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Target TGT 0.97%increase; up pointing triangle boosted its fiscal-year outlook again as the retailer’s turnaround takes shape and draws in customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The result is an atmospheric film that gradually draws the viewer to the other side, revealing the terror that seeks to infiltrate the characters' world.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Doing so has turned a vicious cycle into a virtuous one in which the rehabilitation of blocks draws residents and businesses, which provide demand for the renovation of nearby blocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
When the weather is warm, the Russian River draws dawdlers of all kinds, including LGBTQ+ vacationers, longtime locals and Bay Area families.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Himself has hitherto sufficed to the toil, and the toil draws near its close: his glorious sun hastens to its setting.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Bass’ clap-back — that Raman’s colleagues also had other official responsibilities yet “they find their way to work” — drew “ooohs” from the audience at the debate, put on by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Patterson's trial last year drew podcasters, film crews and true crime fans to a courthouse in the rural town of Morwell, a sedate hamlet in Victoria better known for its prize-winning roses.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Retail investors have rushed to secure shares, submitting 9.8 million orders—more than memory chip maker CXMT’s blockbuster offering drew last month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The statement drew a backlash from opposition parties, senior lawyers and activists - and the Nalsar students' email came a day later.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
I drew my hands behind me, not wanting her help.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
As Berenger and Rogers are drawn into an affair, Scott plays up the contrast between her wealthy Upper East Side world and his working-class life in an outer borough.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The amount of venture capital drawn by California-based companies since the start of the year, driven by Silicon Valley’s AI boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Unitree had previously drawn significant attention during China's annual Spring Festival gala performance, with its dexterous robots, wearing traditional Chinese vests, seen performing Kung Fu and jumping over tables.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
In Florida’s 25th District, a newly drawn coastal area north of Miami, incumbent Rep. Jared Moskowitz defeated democratic socialist and activist Oliver Larkin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
There’s a hexagonal window seat protruding above the front door, but the white shades are drawn tight.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Following a 1984 show in Tokyo, the painting came to Osaka to mark the 400th anniversary of Japan-Netherlands relations, drawing 600,000 viewers, said the Asahi Shimbun, which organised the latest show.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
India's beauty brands have been drawing a lot of interest from global capital recently.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Artwork by his son Naviyd is featured on the walls, while an enlarged drawing of a tattoo that Usher has on his chin has been turned into a decorative ceiling mural.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Burger King has lately been drawing diners at a swifter rate than both McDonald’s MCD 0.21%increase; up pointing triangle and Wendy’s WEN -0.12%decrease; down pointing triangle , and its restaurant sales are growing faster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
He broke his favorite drawing pencil in half and threw it into the wastebasket.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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