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The FDA in March issued a draft guidance document that hinted in the future the agency could authorize mint, coffee and other vape flavors potentially more appealing to adults—but may avoid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

The team begins voluntary offseason workouts on Monday in Woodland Hills, and has the No. 13 pick in the NFL draft, which begins Thursday in Pittsburgh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Not until the Civil War did Congress enact a national draft, and even then it was met with significant resistance through both legal and political action and riots in the streets.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

On Monday, June 22, Haupt listened to his parents and friends and went to the draft board and the FBI.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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