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
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
"The more we worked on it, the more we started drawing out characters that just sounded more and more like us, because we're doing it in our voices," says Will.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024
“Why,” continued Wickersham, drawing out the word sarcastically, “are you in front of him?”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
