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the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense
night draws on, so we should hurry home
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That meant Bennett would begin draws on the wing and then have to shift into his center position after the faceoff.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
His charge was to create designs that drew on traditional Islamic architecture but contained elements of contemporary American design to blend with the look of the existing building, as well as the neighborhood’s suburban aesthetics.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
The new ad draws on the popularity of the ACA among independent voters and alludes to Biden's edge over Trump on health issues, which the current president hopes will help propel him to victory.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 May 2024
The War and Treaty (Aug. 26-27): The husband-and-wife duo are known for performing passionate soul music that draws on country, folk, R&B and gospel.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2024
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024
His charge was to create designs that drew on traditional Islamic architecture but contained elements of contemporary American design to blend with the look of the existing building, as well as the neighborhood’s suburban aesthetics.
—Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
The new ad draws on the popularity of the ACA among independent voters and alludes to Biden's edge over Trump on health issues, which the current president hopes will help propel him to victory.
—Phil Galewitz, NPR, 20 May 2024
The War and Treaty (Aug. 26-27): The husband-and-wife duo are known for performing passionate soul music that draws on country, folk, R&B and gospel.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 May 2024
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20on. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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