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as in payload
a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported
the draft of an average-sized oil tanker
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as in to prepare
to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form
draft a letter to the local newspaper giving your views on the problem
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
remember to draft the water from the pool so that we can close it up for the winter
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Recent Examples of draft
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
An expansion draft is memorialized in the current CBA, with each team subject to exposing players in the same fashion Charlotte was built in the 2004 expansion.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Adding to the festive razzmatazz—and unquestionably broadening the appeal of the games—Beyoncé, arguably Houston's most-famous daughter, has been drafted in as the half-time performer during the Ravens-Texans matchup.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The draft guidelines are available on the USPSTF website and public comments will be accepted until Jan. 21, 2025.
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—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
An expansion draft is memorialized in the current CBA, with each team subject to exposing players in the same fashion Charlotte was built in the 2004 expansion.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The documentary feature will follow his life on and off the field including being drafted to play baseball by the New York Yankees, starring in one of the greatest games in college football history, and winning two Super Bowls as a player and a third as an executive with the Broncos.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Adding to the festive razzmatazz—and unquestionably broadening the appeal of the games—Beyoncé, arguably Houston's most-famous daughter, has been drafted in as the half-time performer during the Ravens-Texans matchup.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Crews performed tasks like storing tools, deploying science payloads and handling cargo.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Primary payload was commercial company Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander headed to the moon.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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The website also discloses the exact farms, altitude, and process involved in creating this blend, which ensures that every sip is packed with nutrition and wellness benefits.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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These handy devices keep beverages at the perfect temperature for hours, ensuring every sip is as warm and satisfying as the first.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Children and adults, many barefoot, huddled Friday on the cold sand in tents whose plastic and cloth sheets whipped in the wind.Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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After all, the sun is not always shining, and the wind is not always blowing.Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
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Businesses naturally want to recruit and retain staff who can give their best during working hours without worrying about their children, and parents want to have the peace of mind and job focus that can come from knowing their children are in a safe, caring and educational environment.Joshua Frick, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The stock market rally will likely continue in 2025, but investors should consider preparing for the day when the move goes too far, according to UBS.Jesse Pound, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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As millions of Americans prepare for Christmas travel, winter weather is expected to create chaos on the roads and in the skies.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Introverts often expend extra energy to engage in social interactions, which can be draining.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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What follows is one of the most tonally bizarre and genuinely fun movies-about-movies ever made, touching on themes about the monstrosity of artistic genius while also letting Dafoe’s vampire be a diva who snatches a bat out of the air and drains it like a Capri Sun in front of the producers.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Women disproportionately shoulder this burden, not just in their personal lives but also at work.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Near the pool, guests can enjoy a drink and small plates at the Bvlgari Bar, the perfect place to take in a sunset while having a pre, or after-dinner drink.Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Draft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/draft. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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