draft
noun
a drawing, sketch, or design.
have drafted
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present perfectof draft.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, a Democrat, said lawyers from her department have drafted briefs “for virtually every set of circumstances we could think of, except the zombie apocalypse.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
To show willing, France and Britain have drafted plans for a possible Strait of Hormuz mission and countries have moved assets such as minesweepers closer if needed.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
These groups have drafted state legislation, planned its dissemination and engaged a well-connected lobbying firm to get them signed into law.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2026
The Rams have drafted well the last two years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025
A very decent design, on the familiar lines, but not fit to hold a candle to Le Neve's, of course; any journeyman could have drafted it.
From Michael's Crag by Grant Allen
