major draw

collocation in English

meaningsofmajoranddraw

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major
adjective
uk
/ˈmeɪ.dʒər/us
/ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/
more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the ...
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draw
noun
uk
/drɔː/us
/drɑː/
someone or something that a lot of people are ...
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(Definition ofmajoranddrawfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They are amajordrawto tourists.
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An unskilled labour force is a severe weakness in this highly competitive world of emerging markets, where cheap skilled labour is amajordrawcard for foreign investment.
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It is still amajordrawfor the surrounding area.
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This village has amajordrawback due to the inhabitants, failure in maintaining the rivers and canals.
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Agriculture is amajordrawon water from aquifers, and currently draws from those underground water sources at an unsustainable rate.
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There are rare cases of fighting, but catty bickering is themajordrawof the show.
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Many people traveled to enjoy recreation on the lake, however, anothermajordrawwas the natural hot spring.
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This market has become amajordrawto the community, attracting thousands of out-of-town visitors each market day.
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Established in 1926, the store is amajordrawfor tourists from across the country.
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It was amajordraw-card for tourism in the region.
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Alpine skiing is amajordrawfor the province.
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For many art lovers, these paintings are amajordrawat the fort.
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Although the historic buildings and architecture remained amajordraw, some critics felt that the now-sanitized district had lost its original charm and lively atmosphere.
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With the press treating her as a celebrity, she proved to be amajordraw.
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The rules and regulations governing this area protect local marine life, which has become amajordrawfor diving enthusiasts.
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The nearby battlefield is amajordrawfor the region's tourists.
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Brown was then named general manager and promoted hockey as itsmajordraw.
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Themajordrawback of this town is lack of good politician (good administrator) which is very much required for its exposure in the district as well as state.
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These isle ends are used asmajordrawcards to lure customers into making a snap purchase and to also entice them to shop down the isle.
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Amajordrawfor tourists is the permanent waterhole, illuminated at night, which draws all types of wildlife, including elephants, lions and black rhinoceros, particularly during the lengthy dry season.
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