as in to lengthen
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of draw out
But, more uncompensated workers might call out sick if the shutdown is drawn out, which could lead to travel delays, including longer security lines.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
After drawing out two Derby players, Kenzo Goudmijn and Corey Blackett-Taylor, the U.S. international offloaded the ball to Ampadu 10 yards behind him.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Balance participation and draw out every valuable opinion with strategic facilitation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The amika antioxidant shampoo delivers a healthy dose of sea buckthorn and natural plant extracts that protect your hair from oxidative stress and draw out harmful pollutants.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
After drawing out two Derby players, Kenzo Goudmijn and Corey Blackett-Taylor, the U.S. international offloaded the ball to Ampadu 10 yards behind him.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Balance participation and draw out every valuable opinion with strategic facilitation.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The amika antioxidant shampoo delivers a healthy dose of sea buckthorn and natural plant extracts that protect your hair from oxidative stress and draw out harmful pollutants.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for draw out
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As climate change lengthens the shipping season, Greenland occupies an important strategic location.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Here are some tips for buying and storing the vegetables used in the following recipes, suggestions to help lengthen their freshness: Bell Peppers: Select those with glossy, smooth skin without soft spots or wrinkles.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
1 Jan. 2025
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The World Health Organization (WHO) wrote in its 2024 global tuberculosis report cases of the disease had increased internationally, with 8.2 million people worldwide being diagnosed in 2023.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Jan. 2025
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Research suggests high levels can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and arrhythmias, while also raising blood pressure.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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However, unless Congress extends temporary tax relief set to expire at the end of the year, IDR loan forgiveness could go back to being taxable again starting in 2026.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The urban core, Howard explained, extends from Independence Avenue down to 63rd Street, and from Interstate 435 to Troost Avenue.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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His reporting on billionaires has stretched from America's largest cardboard box factory to Donald Trump's ...—
Chase Peterson-Withorn,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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That was one of the most breathtaking views — the mountains on one side and a long valley stretching into the distance at golden hour.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Grady lectures Blake on the fragility of life, teaching tough-love survival skills as a means of prolonging it.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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The gamification of wildfire containment has raised ethical questions about a system that could, in theory, offers gamblers a perverse incentive to find ways to prolong the devastation in order to win their bets.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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