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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill he drew up his horse outside the tavern
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as in to classify
to put into a particular arrangement drew up the troops into a line along the ridge
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form draw up a proposal and submit it to the committee for approval
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Recent Examples of draw up David Adelman used a timeout to reset and draw up a play, down 110-107. —
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Behind the scenes, her military reportedly drew up plans to blow up airfields in the event of an American invasion. —Nikhil Kumar, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 So Lee drew up a play that spread the floor for Ball and gave him a chance to isolate against a defender in the middle of the floor. —Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 In the wake of the Iran war, Microsoft has called for new international rules to be drawn up to protect data centers and other elements of civilian infrastructure. —Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw up
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Behind the scenes, her military reportedly drew up plans to blow up airfields in the event of an American invasion. —Nikhil Kumar, Time, 15 Apr. 2026 So Lee drew up a play that spread the floor for Ball and gave him a chance to isolate against a defender in the middle of the floor. —Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 In the wake of the Iran war, Microsoft has called for new international rules to be drawn up to protect data centers and other elements of civilian infrastructure. —Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw up
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On the mound for Monday’s 2-0 win, pitch count was the only thing that could stop Toma.— Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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If nerves come up, that’s part of the process, not a reason to stop.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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He was charged with battery and burglary of an unoccupied dwelling in September 2023, and with battery that May — both classified in court records as misdemeanors.— Claudia Lauer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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The species is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, a classification that reflects both the remaining threats facing the animals and the significant progress conservation efforts have made.— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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That’s a gentle way of saying that those institutions must be prepared, at times, to coerce.— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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After the Lakers successfully halted Alperen Sengun’s potential game-winning shot at the other end, a James 3-point attempt from the left wing bounced off the rim at the regulation buzzer – sending the game to overtime.— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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The loss ended Minnesota United’s four-match unbeaten run, halting the club’s momentum as both teams vie for top playoff positioning.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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According to court documents, transport for the embryo is being arranged for early May.— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jones also irritated House leaders by ignoring a plan to continue using Georgia's voting machines for one more year until replacements can be arranged, creating the possibility of a dicey election-season special session.— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Despite its unconventional layout, the bike remains remarkably composed.— Eric Hendrikx, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Earth Colors program is developed using dyes composed of 90–100 percent organic material.— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Rushing declined to say exactly what the cameras caught him saying.— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Funny enough, the Mets’ eighth inning started with Soto getting caught stealing.— Will Sammon, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The current show and the accompanying catalog are organized thematically rather than chronologically.— Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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Below is a recap of the C-suite developments at America’s highest-revenue-generating companies announced between April 18–24, 2026, organized by sector.— Fortune Editors, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
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