drawing out
Example Sentences
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“Hamnet” is not a movie that seeks to bore into the viewers’ hearts, drawing out empathy from the depths of their souls; it’s a film that wants the audience to do all of the work.
From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025
RedBird Capital Partners has abandoned its $660 million deal for Britain’s Daily Telegraph, further drawing out a yearslong saga for control of the 170-year-old newspaper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
With “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Conclave,” Berger showed himself to be a canny crowdpleaser, capable of jumping genres and drawing out fine work from his leads.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025
The first several fronts, between the regular petitions for temporary restraining orders, press conferences, protests outside of government buildings or drawing out votes on nominees, have been daily efforts.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2025
I said, seeing her raise up and pluck at the corner of the pillow, drawing out a speckled feather and stripping the down from its shaft.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
