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
The salt draws out moisture from the meat, which is then reabsorbed, seasoning and tenderizing the turkey while locking in moisture.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
The Jewish Chronicle article had suggested that Hamas planned to move hostages out of Gaza through Egypt, while a separate article published by the German newspaper Bild reported that Hamas was drawing out negotiations for a cease-fire deal as a form of psychological warfare on Israel.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Using his iPhone, Corcoran played the bird’s call aloud, hoping to draw out any rails that could be hiding amid the waving reeds.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet, an outcome that relies on no geopolitical or economic disturbances is impossible to predict, especially as the U.S. heads toward a tight presidential election whose outcome may get drawn out due to the rise of absentee voting.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
The Jewish Chronicle article had suggested that Hamas planned to move hostages out of Gaza through Egypt, while a separate article published by the German newspaper Bild reported that Hamas was drawing out negotiations for a cease-fire deal as a form of psychological warfare on Israel.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Using his iPhone, Corcoran played the bird’s call aloud, hoping to draw out any rails that could be hiding amid the waving reeds.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet, an outcome that relies on no geopolitical or economic disturbances is impossible to predict, especially as the U.S. heads toward a tight presidential election whose outcome may get drawn out due to the rise of absentee voting.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2024
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Stress can also alter hormone levels, which can shorten or lengthen your cycle.15 Birth control methods like hormonal contraceptive pills often shorten your cycle to a specific timeline.Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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By Stephen Kearse December 8, 2024 8:00 AM EST Streaming has mutated the album as a format over the past decade, lengthening tracklists, shifting where likely hits get placed, and chipping away at song runtimes.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
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By all measures, the company exceeded all expectations thanks to customer participation and decided to significantly increase the initial pledge to $11 million.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Pritzker also signed a series of budget bills that included raises for Osman totaling nearly 19%, increasing his pay to $220,500 per year.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Even if the owner extends beyond his comfort zone to retain Bregman — which remains a legitimate possibility — Tucker exists in a totally different echelon.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Boaters should be aware of the extreme winds, expected to be strongest in the area extending from Ventura to Malibu and offshore to the Channel Islands.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the league’s most efficient offense, the team relies on his ability to stretch the floor, his physicality on the boards, and his innate feel for the game.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The episode also gave Mescal opportunities to stretch in other ways.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The potential freeze could prolong the pain for borrowers hammered by high-cost mortgage or credit card payments.Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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This also helps prolong the sweater’s life in between washes.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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