drafting
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drafting
Example Sentences
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Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead seemed to be more subdued than normal when talking about drafting quarterback Ty Simpson at No. 13.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
The urgency of the moment has trained a spotlight on Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism adviser tasked with drafting a blueprint for fighting homegrown and international threats.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
The expectation is that AI agents will handle the time-consuming work: synthesizing information, drafting materials and identifying patterns.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
It’s worth noting that it was the American officials at the treaty’s drafting sessions who insisted on Article 6, so that the U.S. military would not get roped in to fight Europe’s colonial wars.
From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026
Dingiswayo developed a superior centralized military organization by drafting young men from all villages and grouping them into regiments by age rather than by their village.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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