drafting

American

[draf-ting, drahf-] / ˈdræf tɪŋ, ˈdrɑf- /

noun

mechanical drawing.

Etymology

Origin of drafting

First recorded in 1875–80; draft + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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A slight, late-morning pullback happened just before media outlets reported on an Islamic Republic News Agency headline that said Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to monitor traffic through the strait.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Several years later, Illinois Sen. Lyman Trumbull, who played an active role in the citizenship clause’s passage, cited Lynch while recounting the drafting of the clause.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

“We have been hearing from hundreds of stakeholders, academics, members of the public, other interested parties — and to be able to begin drafting charter language for the City Council to consider is pretty momentous.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

The tools are meant to help automate a number of legal drafting and research tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“We were drafting a curse on you and your house in case you decided not to play with us anymore.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

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