earn a draw

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To get a draw through effort, often against a stronger opponent.

drawVERB + DRAW

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Examples (10)

  • The underdog team hopes to earn a draw against the champions.
  • Despite being one player down, they managed to earn a draw in the final minutes.
  • It will be a tough match, but they believe they can earn a draw.
  • The visiting team has earned a valuable draw, securing a crucial point.
  • For the struggling club, earning a draw felt like a victory.
  • To earn a draw against such a formidable opponent is a huge achievement.
  • The grandmaster was disappointed to only earn a draw from a winning position.
  • If they earn a draw tonight, they will avoid relegation.
  • With a heroic defensive performance, the team earned a hard-fought draw.
  • The striker's late goal helped them earn a draw at the last second.