draw
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I draw from my IRA as needed for household repairs, trips and other larger expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
They are devoted churchgoers who draw strength from their religion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
The news comes after England's 39-Test winning streak ended with a 26-26 draw against Canada last weekend.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Researchers heat the material and draw it into an extremely thin fiber, somewhat like producing a very fine strand of sugar, but with far greater precision.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
I trace my finger on the flyer, pretend to draw a flower.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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New schools like UC Merced and Cal State Channel Islands have been draws for Latino students who are often the first in their families to attend college.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
But it’s his day job that draws clusters of Dodger fans willing to pay $52.25 each for his 90-minute botanic garden tour of the grounds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The disruptions occurred at an inopportune time for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which began in early September and draws leaders from around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Fulham: Decent draws against Liverpool and Manchester United but need a win.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
As the day of the diversity assembly draws near, I can see how nervous my friends are.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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The possibility eventually drew the attention of Gordon Osinski, a planetary geologist at Western University who also directs the Impact Earth database.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Ramabai's run also drew the attention of authorities.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The couple also drew a distinction between the ceremony itself, which was just family, and the rest of the wedding weekend.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
It was a big story — one that drew TV news helicopters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Clare drew his hood farther down, whispering to Gingersnipes, “How is it possible they can see you? The cottonmouths couldn’t, only hours ago!”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Wolfe’s collecting and sale of vigango sculptures have drawn scrutiny.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Ellison has spent the past year fighting to buy Warner in a megadeal that would expand his entertainment empire, but that has drawn opposition from some political and Hollywood figures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Sheeran has responded, saying he's been "appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine", but would not be drawn into a political debate.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
But Amanda Seyfried’s Karen, a creative-writing teacher of convicts in Oklahoma, is nonetheless drawn to this man, someone who pays her the attention she is otherwise lacking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
I’ve attached a map I’ve drawn for the story—click on the icon.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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"Moreover, drawing a bright line distinction based on being 18 at the date of conviction or sentence is a recognised feature of sentencing and the criminal justice system."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The US’s Federal Emergency Management Agency nevertheless starts drawing up plans for a large-scale evacuation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
It’s somewhat important because the settlement doesn’t specifically address production in California — and tax credits from other states have been drawing production away for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Since Centrus’s enrichment operations stopped in 2013, the U.S. government has been drawing down Cold War-era stockpiles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
And we felt the shades of eternal night falling fast because at this point, remember, we supposed Miss Myrt Arbuckle was alive and kicking and drawing up her lessons for another nightmare year.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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