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draw into
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draw someone or something into something and draw someone or something in 
1. . Lit. to pull someone or something into something; to attract someone or something in. She drew the child into the shoe store and plunked her down. Liz opened the door and drew in the children who were all bundled in their parkas.
2. Lit. to sketch a picture, adding someone or something into the picture. She drew a little dog into the lower corner of the picture. I drew in a large tree and the ruins of an abbey. She drew herself into the scene.
3. Fig. to involve someone or something in something. Don't draw me into this argument. This is not the time to draw that argument into the discussion.
See also: draw


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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (2) Draw in the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Betting Before the First Draw in Badugi Poker Betting in the first round begins with the player who is seated to the exact left of the big blind player.
It runs throughout the month, and will include a chance to take part in The Biggest Draw In The World - a simultaneous, drawing minute across Britain in an attempt to get in The Guinness Book of Records.
 
 
 
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