drafted

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The Metropolitan Police is anticipating one of its busiest days in recent years, and has drafted more than 4,000 officers over fears of clashes if the rival protests coincide.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

When the Yom Kippur War began in 1973, my father was drafted into the reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Exam papers are drafted and re-drafted for about 12 months before pupils sit down with the final paper.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He requested a Rams playbook immediately after he was drafted, but said that McVay, quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone and offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase counseled that all of the rookies would be onboarded together.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

This took concrete form on April 28, when Dulles drafted a letter to Khrushchev proposing a “technical conference” in Geneva on test ban inspections.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik