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Draw on

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Resource Usage

Often used when someone applies what they've learned from past experiences to a new situation.

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She drew on her time abroad to adapt quickly to the new culture.
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Figurative Speech

Even though 'draw on' suggests pulling from a physical source, it usually refers to intangible resources like wisdom.

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The novelist drew on childhood memories to craft her characters.
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Problem Solving

Commonly used to describe the utilization of all available options to creatively solve problems or overcome obstacles.

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The engineer drew on community resources to build the bridge.
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