time draft
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of time draft
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The final analysis: The Seahawks are sure to add a quarterback, and maybe two, to their roster by the time draft weekend ends, be it with a pick or as a free-agent signee.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
This is the tenth time draft legislation on anti-discrimination has been submitted to South Korea's parliament since 2007, according to Amnesty International.
From Reuters ● Sep. 14, 2021
Over time, draft boards came to resemble freshman philosophy seminars in their attempts to decide who did and did not qualify for C.O. status.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 22, 2018
But not even Luck might be able to cover up the roster issues that Ballard needs more time, draft picks and money to fix.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 29, 2018
When a draft is not accepted or paid when due, if it be a time draft, it is protested in the same way as a note.
From Business Hints for Men and Women by Calhoun, Alfred Rochefort
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