draft
noun
a drawing, sketch, or design.
were drafting
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past progressiveof draft.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Some users posted images of the individuals, saying they were drafting a top-flight team of JPMorgan employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
A slight, late-morning pullback happened just before media outlets reported on an Islamic Republic News Agency headline that said Iran and Oman were drafting a protocol to monitor traffic through the strait.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
He later added in a CNN interview that he and Massie were drafting articles of impeachment against Bondi, though they had not decided whether to bring them forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2025
The pair said they were drafting an appeal.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025
“We were drafting a curse on you and your house in case you decided not to play with us anymore.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
