Examples of draw on in a Sentence
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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The initiative draws on mentorship, research, community engagement and allyship to address the gender gap with clear targets and sustained momentum.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Tim Blake Nelson, a longtime character actor who has featured in Marvel's The Incredible Hulk and Captain America: Brave New World, is drawing on his Hollywood experience as inspiration for a new novel.
—EW.com, 23 July 2025
What is exceptionally unique about Joel’s oeuvre is that, where most of the rest of rock ‘n roll draws on the blues for its fuel, his work is powered so heavily by European classical music.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
But the ranking draws on 30 years of soaking in these songs, plus multiple repeat playings of every one over the past three months.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Tim Blake Nelson, a longtime character actor who has featured in Marvel's The Incredible Hulk and Captain America: Brave New World, is drawing on his Hollywood experience as inspiration for a new novel.
—EW.com, 23 July 2025
What is exceptionally unique about Joel’s oeuvre is that, where most of the rest of rock ‘n roll draws on the blues for its fuel, his work is powered so heavily by European classical music.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
But the ranking draws on 30 years of soaking in these songs, plus multiple repeat playings of every one over the past three months.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20on. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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