draft
noun
a drawing, sketch, or design.
has been drafting
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present perfect progressiveof draft (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For several years, the federal agency has been drafting guidelines to "help ensure appropriate labeling of plant-based products that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk."
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2023
The California Air Resources Board has been drafting regulations mandating that small engines covered in the new law be zero emissions, and the board could enact those requirements before year’s end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2021
“To those who would say, ‘Why do it now, there are only nine days left the president’s term?’” said Joe Neguse of Colorado, who has been drafting messaging guidance for the party.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2021
The Justice Ministry has been drafting a relevant revision to the criminal code for years now and what it is missing is pressure on parliament to act and make the revisions.
From Forbes ● Nov. 24, 2014
He has been drafting the speech on yellow legal pads and working with his speech writers.
From Reuters ● Jan. 21, 2013
