draw in
verb
drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in
1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical
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Throw this beautifully soft merino wool scarf on when the days get chillier or the nights draw in.
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Two types of people will go and see Gladiator II: those drawn in by a dreamy cast—Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington—and the history buffs who can’t resist a period epic.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
The new council and mayor must tackle a slew of troubles for the city, which faces the largest per-capita homeless population in the county, a stark shortage of firefighters and police officers, and ongoing questions on how to balance growth and draw in business.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
What time is the next Mega Millions drawing in Arizona?
Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Two types of people will go and see Gladiator II: those drawn in by a dreamy cast—Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington—and the history buffs who can’t resist a period epic.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
The new council and mayor must tackle a slew of troubles for the city, which faces the largest per-capita homeless population in the county, a stark shortage of firefighters and police officers, and ongoing questions on how to balance growth and draw in business.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
What time is the next Mega Millions drawing in Arizona?
Mega Millions drawings are at 11 p.m.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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