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drafting

[draf-ting, drahf-] / ˈdræf tɪŋ, ˈdrɑf- /




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Heyward’s selection wasn’t a surprise — “We know the Braves have a history of drafting young players from the area,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Home with his mother before school, he was drafting a note to a teacher about a bad grade, and in between, he tapped out a few jokes and deleted each one.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

The title character of Tiffany Hanssen’s unconventional murder mystery enjoyed drafting his own obituary—and the resulting document may hold clues for the detective investigating his murder.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

The audio was recorded during the drafting of the 2017 memoir that Biden penned with co-writer Mark Zwonitzer.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

“Whether I’m—” “You’ve made the point, Mr. Newton. Are there any other comments about drafting a recommendation to the congregation that Reverend Buckminster be dismissed from our pulpit?”

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt




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