drawing up

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Posillico alleges in the lawsuit that it incurred “substantial bid preparation and proposal costs” drawing up plans for federal solicitations that were “not genuine competitive opportunities.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

But the U.S. military was drawing up additional options following the president’s directive to continue keeping the strait open, she said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The ASA is now drawing up new guidance for tanning salons, due to be published in March.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

But drawing up a workable game plan for Jarrett Stidham is right in Sean Payton’s wheelhouse, so don’t count out the Broncos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

"They have nothing better to do," she concludes, drawing up her chin, above it all.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez