drafted

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He was pulled out of his home last year and drafted for military service, according to Katia Guerra, who sends the family money from Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Poorly drafted emergency-power laws, some dating back to the early days of the Republic, are unexploded ordnance that could blow up the constitutional order.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He said if the government thought the humble address was "too broad as drafted and needs to be refined", ministers must seek "consent for any alteration" from MPs.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The two became friends and, partly due to McKissick’s influence, Phelps drafted a petition to integrate the undergraduate school.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson