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drawing 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 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

In their research, economists Philippe Aghion and Simon Bunel, drawing on prior general-purpose technology waves, estimate somewhere between 0.8 and 1.3 percentage points annually.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Karen Bass performed as an effective communicator by maintaining a measured and forceful demeanor while defending her record without becoming defensive, successfully drawing on backing from powerful labor unions and the broader Democratic establishment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The Fire Recovery Fund is being administered by Glasgow City Council, drawing on funding from the Scottish government's £10m commitment to support the recovery from the fire.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Leen spun her chair so they faced each other, pointed at some new complicated drawing on Petey’s corkboard.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles