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Draw
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To aim a firearm, or deadly weapon, at a particular target.

To prepare a written bill of exchange, Commercial Paper, draft, or negotiable instrument and place one's signature on it, creating a legal obligation under its terms. To write a document, such as a deed, complaint, or petition, including the essential information necessary to make it legally effective upon its execution by the designated parties.

To lawfully remove money from an account held in a bank, treasury, or other depository.


draw v. 1) to prepare any document. 2) specifically to have prepared and sign a bill of exchange or check.


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Although the Japanese are, in fact, trying to open up to certain kinds of foreign investment, as evidenced by a government-sponsored "Invest in Japan" advertising campaign, they are drawing the line at overtly hostile deals.
The murderous response to the Shi'ite uprisings was fine-tuned: the White House allowed Hussein free rein in southern Iraq, drawing the line at his use of chemical weapons and fixed-wing aircraft.
 
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