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as in recruiting
to pick especially for required military service
my grandfather was drafted to fight in a war that he opposed
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as in preparing
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 pumping
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 drafting
But if the Cowboys don’t find a tango partner, drafting Parker makes some sense.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Some faculty involved in drafting it later distanced themselves from the effort.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
However, students frequently continued drafting independently after generating initial ideas.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Arney is drafting a bill modeled after the federal WARN Act that would require advance notice when grocery stores or pharmacies plan to close.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lehamn did raise concerns that minors could still access platforms with parental consent, drafting a floor amendment that would remove parental consent from the bill and create a hard-stop age limit.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
After about an hour of discussion, the Finance Administration and Economic Development Committee agreed and unanimously approved the proposal — giving the Planning Department the green light to begin drafting a development agreement with Driven Development.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Cleveland drafting two offensive tackles in the first three rounds remains possible.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Never mind that Run Gen Z’s parent organization, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is responsible for, among other things, drafting bills that would punish financial institutions and other companies for divesting from the fossil-fuel industry.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Some faculty involved in drafting it later distanced themselves from the effort.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
However, students frequently continued drafting independently after generating initial ideas.
—Jeanne Beatrix Law, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Arney is drafting a bill modeled after the federal WARN Act that would require advance notice when grocery stores or pharmacies plan to close.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Lehamn did raise concerns that minors could still access platforms with parental consent, drafting a floor amendment that would remove parental consent from the bill and create a hard-stop age limit.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Mar. 2026
After about an hour of discussion, the Finance Administration and Economic Development Committee agreed and unanimously approved the proposal — giving the Planning Department the green light to begin drafting a development agreement with Driven Development.
—Taylor O’Connor 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Cleveland drafting two offensive tackles in the first three rounds remains possible.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Never mind that Run Gen Z’s parent organization, the American Legislative Exchange Council, is responsible for, among other things, drafting bills that would punish financial institutions and other companies for divesting from the fossil-fuel industry.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafting
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The process for starting a local LifeWise includes steps like gathering signatures from the community, forming a steering committee, requesting the local school district’s approval and ultimately recruiting and training a local team to facilitate it, according to the organization’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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If re-elected, Bolin plans to focus on recruiting and retaining high-quality educators, maintaining a strong financial position and ensuring every student, staff and family feels a sense of belonging within the school’s buildings.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The process involved preparing documents showing proof of employment or family ties that signal an applicant isn’t likely to overstay their visa.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the face of this uncertainty, companies and other organizations are preparing for a world in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt to crude prices — becomes a long-term challenge, affecting everything from travel planning to mail delivery.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Recent studies in the New England Journal of Medicine previously showed that starting beta-blockers soon after a heart attack did not improve major outcomes for certain patients with normal heart pumping function.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a second, shorter video also shared to social media, Kid Rock is seen from a different angle pumping his fist at the first helicopter outside his house.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The video depicted fingers on a MIDI keyboard, turning knobs, pushing buttons and supposedly composing the song in real time.—
Sam Davies,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker shows a strong handle over the film’s fanciful tone and fitfully filthy sense of humor, and he’s credited with composing the film’s score full of squawking brass instruments and skittish strings in addition to writing, directing and editing.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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No jumping back into draining obligations.—
Tiffany Aliche,
SELF,
30 Mar. 2026
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When correctly implemented, first-time business owners can avoid many of the common time-draining processes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dorfman found the Public Defender’s Office in contempt of court 26 times, levying a fine of $1,000 each time.—
Annie Vainshtein,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Mar. 2026
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There is nothing harder than writing a book.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Today, there's writing on the wall outside, proclaiming the miracle of Ho Khanh.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Shark Stratos is designed for true hands free maintenance, featuring a NeverTouch Base that handles everything from emptying the dustbin to washing and drying the mop pads.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Drafting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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