as in to lengthen
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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The event drew out Atlanta’s elite including Kandi Burruss, Todd Tucker, Ace and Blaze Tucker, Mel Mitchell, the McClure twins, and Sean the Science Kid, among others.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
The shoot was a dream, with Müller returning in peak form, capturing a time and magic in New York City that feels distant, yet alive, and Bogdanovich finding a natural rhythm with his cast that draws out performances both comic and endearing.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2024
Despite the company's best efforts, the launch of Apple Intelligence is more complicated and drawn out than much of the marketing surrounding it suggests.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
Now a therapist, her adult perspective on her childhood experiences draws out tensions between utopian ideals and the basics of physical and psychological survival.
—Christine Ro, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2024
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Okla Jones, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
The shoot was a dream, with Müller returning in peak form, capturing a time and magic in New York City that feels distant, yet alive, and Bogdanovich finding a natural rhythm with his cast that draws out performances both comic and endearing.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2024
Despite the company's best efforts, the launch of Apple Intelligence is more complicated and drawn out than much of the marketing surrounding it suggests.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
Now a therapist, her adult perspective on her childhood experiences draws out tensions between utopian ideals and the basics of physical and psychological survival.
—Christine Ro, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2024
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The perfect style for Gomez’s rounder face shape, the midi bob helps to lengthen and elongate, while drawing attention to key features such as the eyes.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
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Adobe also added a Generative Extend feature to a beta version of Premiere Pro that uses generative AI to lengthen footage that has been captured.Ina Fried, Axios, 15 Oct. 2024
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Completion cost of seven of those pending projects has increased, leading to a $195 million shortfall.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2024
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According to the study, 81 percent of shoppers do not plan to increase their holiday spending this year.Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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The implications of such a drastic policy shift could also extend far beyond immigration, fundamentally reshaping the demographic and economic landscape of the nation.Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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Did a cat really have hopes, and, if so, how far into the future did these extend?Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Thunderstorms in central parts of the country From southeast Texas, including Houston, stretching through the lower Mississippi Valley, including parts of Arkansas and Mississippi, showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Tuesday, Pastelok said.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Move around: On long flights, get up and stretch or walk up and down the aisle to keep your circulation moving.Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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County meetings are often prolonged by members of the public who opposed Burgess’ hiring and who don’t trust voting equipment.Christina A. Cassidy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Such a restricted schedule will prolong any wait time.Eric Wood, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draw%20out. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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