drafted

Example Sentences

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Of the thousands of officers drafted in on Saturday, 660 of them were from other forces in England and Wales under what is known as mutual aid.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Same goes for quarterback Justin Herbert, who was drafted in 2020 and is still looking for his inaugural postseason victory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

I could get drafted someday, and I need her to know she’s the only thing that matters to me.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz