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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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The study drew on data from more than 205,000 U.S. health professionals who participated in three major long-term studies conducted between 1984 and 2021.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The report, titled Age of Autopilot, drew on insights from three surveys carried out between 2024 and 2026.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

In our first years of marriage, in Indiana, Steve was still in college and we couldn’t afford most delicacies, so I drew on my DIY urges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

His co-star Siobhán Cullen also drew on a mix of medical guidance and personal insight.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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