drew up

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As their mother’s mental health rapidly declined, her sister drew up a trust.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Earlier this month, government officials drew up a worst case scenario of food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

At a command, the pirogue and the canoes drew up together in formation, and three rounds were fired into the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

U.S. military commanders did what they generally do before launching an air and naval campaign—they drew up a list of targets and ordered which weapons would hit which targets when.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

Mrs. Weidenbach’s hand plung; d into her bosom and drew up a lacy hanky.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck