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drew on

VERB

use to advantage

Synonyms

WEAK

effect employ exploit extract fall back on have recourse to make use of rely on require take from

Example Sentences

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He had used an NHS bursary and drew on his own savings to fund his time at university, as well as successfully applying for a tuition fee loan.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"It drew on his Native American heritage and his ties to and love of the Southwest."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Khamenei in his statement drew on the same core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Duvall drew on his inner curmudgeon throughout his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

He drew on a pair of very thick gloves, picked up a large, knobbly walking stick, and proceeded toward the door of the Monster Books’ cage.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling