drafted

Example Sentences

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But after a year, in 1967, I was drafted by the Atlanta Braves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This included 150 government staff and 100 extra Capita staff being drafted in to prioritise the most urgent cases, and an emergency interest-free loan scheme.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, McVay said he had spoken with Stafford beforehand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The strength of this creditor protection depends on how the trust is drafted.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

“Besides. Do you remember one year when that player—Leeroy something—actually got drafted into the Stormchasers, even though he always just charged in and messed up his entire team’s play? My God, he was terrible.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu