draft off
Example Sentences
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Either way, Kliavkoff’s strategy was to draft off the Big Ten’s negotiated figure of more than $60 million per school per year.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023
To add depth, Washington claimed defensive tackle John Ridgeway, a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in this year’s draft, off waivers Monday.
From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2022
Such accounts draft off celebrity fame, sometimes exploiting it for their own ends—as scammers pretending to be Oprah did last year—and sometimes simply basking in the attention.
From Slate • Feb. 22, 2018
The telecast followed ESPN’s coverage of the Heisman Trophy ceremony, to draft off its audience.
From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2017
I'll skip over to the express now and get the draft off, and you can mail the letter an hour later.
From Under the Redwoods by Harte, Bret
