draw in
Britishverb
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(of hours of daylight) to become shorter
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(of a train) to arrive at a station
Example Sentences
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Opened in 1982 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Barbican is one of the largest performing arts centres in Europe and draws in millions of visitors each year.
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He drew in a trembling breath, one that ran through both of our bodies.
From Literature
"The city centre is a massive asset for Glasgow that draws in almost 70 million visitors each year for food and drink, shopping, entertainment, business and culture," he said.
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The visitors have only beaten France twice in the Six Nations, with the 2024 game ending in a thrilling draw in Lille.
From BBC
Franks also works as a freelance creative consultant for various theatres, trying to help shows draw in more diverse audiences by allocating tickets to community groups.
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