drawing on
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Blockaders even developed a legal argument to justify their actions, drawing on the common law defense of necessity, which allows someone to break a law to achieve a greater moral good.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
You would never know why the advice felt off, because the chatbot hasn’t flagged which memories it is drawing on.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Retail expert Catherine Shuttleworth said Swatch had done a fantastic job in teasing the product, drawing on younger shoppers' love of collaborations, exclusivity and newness.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The Reggio Emilia philosophy was developed by Italian educator Loris Malaguzzi after World War II, drawing on his years of experience working in early childhood education as well as psychology.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
Ama starts drawing on her palm before she freezes.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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