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draft

[draft, drahft] / dræft, drɑft /
NOUN
something formulated; plan
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NOUN
gust of air
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The new draft regulations attempt to bridge the gap.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

A spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health said the draft regulations, which under state law were supposed to be implemented by Jan. 1, 2026, are being revised after “valued stakeholder feedback” it received.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Meanwhile, significant logistical uncertainty persists, as flows might be routed through a “coordinated” path that could resemble a slower, capacity-constrained toll route with draft limitations for larger vessels, Crosby says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The FDA in March issued a draft guidance document that hinted in the future the agency could authorize mint, coffee and other vape flavors potentially more appealing to adults—but may avoid authorizing fruit flavors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Since the 1940s, the United States had kept a draft in place, requiring all men ages eighteen to twenty-four to register for military service.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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