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  • present participle of draft.
Synonyms

drafting

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

Etymology

Origin of drafting

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

Example Sentences

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Run-A-Muck this month also plans to release a podcast under the Drafting banner, the first episode of which will see the company’s third co-founder, “The L Word” actor Jennifer Beals, interviewing Chaiken.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Drafting a prenup can be a costly and time-intensive process, not unlike wedding planning itself.

From Salon • Aug. 31, 2024

Drafting Bronny would force them to give even more control to LeBron while setting themselves up for consistently awkward situations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Drafting a quarterback was not a priority for the Patriots as they already had three they were committed to financially - and the earlier a player is drafted, the more their rookie contract is worth.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2024

The draft of the Preamble, as revised by the Joint Drafting Committee of the First and Third Committees, was adopted at a plenary session of the First Committee on the 27th September.

From The Geneva Protocol by Miller, David Hunter

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