drafted

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Streeting drafted his resignation letter in his wood-panelled ministerial office in the Palace of Westminster.

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

After playing college basketball at San Jose State and then Gonzaga, he was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder and traded to the Grizzlies soon after.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay were uncharacteristically subdued during a news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

One small-time runner we know—goes by Stone—just got drafted.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz