draw a bead on

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Verb draw a bead on has 2 senses

draw a bead on - aim with a gun; "The hunter drew a bead on the rabbit"
--₁ is one way to aim, take, train, take aim, direct
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
draw a bead on, aspire, aim, shoot for - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
--₂ is one way to plan, be after
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
=> Somebody ----s something

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